Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-01
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Announced May 2012

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
Below is a extended review of the Panasonic ZS10 versus Pentax K-01, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is very close but the ZS10 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

The ZS10 was manufactured 16 months prior to the K-01 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS10 grades versus the K-01 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax K-01
ZS10 | K-01 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic ZS10
K-01 | ZS10 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 16 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax K-01
ZS10 | K-01 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS10 comes with physical 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) whilst the Pentax K-01 has sizing of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZS10 versus Pentax K-01 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS10 against the K-01.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and K-01 is 91 and 76 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and K-01.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS10 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-01 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older ZS10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Pentax K-01 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-01-25 | 2012-05-30 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 219g (0.48 pounds) | 561g (1.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1135 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photos | 540 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $350 | $899 |