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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-3

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Pentax K-3 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-3 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Pentax K-3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Replacement is Pentax K-3 II
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-3 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Pentax K-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the ZS10 (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The ZS10 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the K-3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ZS10 grades against the K-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax K-3

 ZS10 K-3 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Panasonic ZS10

 K-3 ZS10 
LaunchedApril 2014January 2011Newer by 39 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax K-3

 ZS10 K-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS10 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS10 versus Pentax K-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS10 vs the K-3.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and K-3 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS10 and K-3.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS10 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-3 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
Portrait photography with Pentax K-3
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
79
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography factors
Pentax K-3 Street photography factors
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors (219g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-3 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery (560 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
Travel photography with Pentax K-3
67
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
environment proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery (560 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-3 Landscape photography info
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery (560 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-3 Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax K-3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Pentax K-3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Pentax K-3
Other name Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2011-01-25 2014-04-10
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Prime III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219 grams (0.48 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1216
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 560 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One Two
Retail cost $350 $639