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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax 645D

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
  • Revealed March 2010
  • Refreshed by Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax 645D Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax 645D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and 645D (40MP) and the ZS10 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) boast different sensor sizes.

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The ZS10 was manufactured 11 months after the 645D which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS10 matches up versus the 645D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax 645D

 ZS10 645D 
RevealedJanuary 2011March 2010Newer by 11 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic ZS10

 645D ZS10 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax 645D

 ZS10 645D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS10 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax 645D has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") having a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax 645D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS10 compared to the 645D.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and 645D is 91 and 50 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS10 and 645D.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS10 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax 645D will produce greater detail due to its extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher ZS10 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography features
Pentax 645D Portrait photography features
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
manual focus
great resolution (40MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography highlights
Pentax 645D Street photography highlights
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (219g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
63
great resolution (40 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery (800 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography factors
Pentax 645D Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
55
weather proofing
great resolution (40 megapixels)
low battery (800 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography info
Pentax 645D Landscape photography info
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
great resolution (40 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low battery (800 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging highlights
Pentax 645D Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax 645D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Pentax 645D
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Pentax 645D
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-25 2010-03-10
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 40 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 7264 x 5440
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Available lenses - 6
Crop factor 5.9 0.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219g (0.48 lb) 1480g (3.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1262
Other
Battery life 260 photos 800 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Dual
Retail pricing $350 $4,000