Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Q10
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced May 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Q10 Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic ZS1 versus Pentax Q10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly close but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and Q10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS1 was introduced 4 years prior to the Q10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the ZS1 matches up against the Q10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Pentax Q10
ZS1 | Q10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic ZS1
Q10 | ZS1 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | May 2009 | Newer by 40 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax Q10
ZS1 | Q10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS1 provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS1 versus Pentax Q10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS1 versus the Q10.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS1 and Q10 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS1 and Q10.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS1 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax Q10 will result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged ZS1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Pentax Q10 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ6 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2012-09-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | 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 rate | 3.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 229 gr (0.50 lbs) | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 270 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $350 |