Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K110D

Below is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K110D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and K110D (6MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and K110D (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The ZS1 was introduced 3 years later than the K110D and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS1 scores versus the K110D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Pentax K110D. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS1 features external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax K110D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ZS1 vs the K110D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS1 and K110D is 91 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS1 and K110D.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS1 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS1 will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ZS1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.