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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 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
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q
  • Successor is Pentax Q7
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Pentax Q10

 ZS1 Q10 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic ZS1

 Q10 ZS1 
IntroducedSeptember 2012May 2009Newer by 40 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax Q10

 ZS1 Q10 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS1 and Q10 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography features
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography features
25
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
48
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Street photography info
Pentax Q10 Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (200 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography details
Pentax Q10 Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS1
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
63
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
built-in flash
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography info
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography info
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS1
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (229g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (200g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1Pentax Q10
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