Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Efina

Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Efina, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was launched 3 years prior to the Efina and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS10 grades vs the Efina with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS10 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS10 compared to the Efina.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and Efina is 91 and 97 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and Efina.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older ZS10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.