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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Replaced the Pentax Q
  • Later Model is Pentax Q7
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZR1 versus Pentax Q10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was launched 4 years before the Q10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the ZR1 scores versus the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Pentax Q10

 ZR1 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic ZR1

 Q10 ZR1 
ReleasedSeptember 2012July 2009Fresher by 38 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax Q10

 ZR1 Q10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR1 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ZR1 against the Q10.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR1 and Q10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR1 and Q10.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of images though you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older ZR1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
Portrait photography with Pentax Q10
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Street photography factors
Pentax Q10 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography factors
Pentax Q10 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography features
Pentax Q10 Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
has built in flash
bad battery pack (270 shots)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography factors
32
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q10 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Pentax Q10
Also called as Lumix DMC-ZX1 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-07-27 2012-09-10
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.10 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158g (0.35 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life - 270 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $350