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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched December 2006
  • Replacement is Pentax K20D
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K10D Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K10D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the K10D (10MP) is very similar but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and K10D (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS1 was released 2 years later than the K10D and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS1 grades versus the K10D for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Pentax K10D

 ZS1 K10D 
LaunchedMay 2009December 2006More recent by 30 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kClearer display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic ZS1

 K10D ZS1 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax K10D

 ZS1 K10D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K10D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS1 against the K10D.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS1 and K10D is 91 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS1 and K10D.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The ZS1 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The fresher ZS1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS1
Portrait photography with Pentax K10D
25
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW support
52
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Street photography factors
Pentax K10D Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography info
Pentax K10D Sports photography info
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS1
Travel photography with Pentax K10D
63
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
49
weather proofing
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography info
Pentax K10D Landscape photography info
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging info
Pentax K10D Vlogging info
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1Pentax K10D
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Pentax K10D
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ6 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-05-14 2006-12-15
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" APS-C
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 6.3 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.30 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 229 gr (0.50 lbs) 793 gr (1.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 522
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $700