Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax Q10

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 & Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

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.

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

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.