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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Efina 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Efina Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax Efina

 ZS10 Efina 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic ZS10

 Efina ZS10 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 28 months

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax Efina

 ZS10 Efina 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

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).

Look at the Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Efina in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography information
Pentax Efina Portrait photography information
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
Street photography with Pentax Efina
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than average (91g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (91g)
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography details
Pentax Efina Landscape photography details
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
38
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Efina as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
33
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average (91g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Pentax Efina
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Pentax Efina
Other name Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-25 2013-06-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219g (0.48 lbs) 91g (0.20 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 200 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $350 $10