Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-50
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-30

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-50 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Pentax K-50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is very well matched but the ZS10 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

The ZS10 was announced 3 years earlier than the K-50 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ZS10 matches up vs the K-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax K-50
ZS10 | K-50 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic ZS10
K-50 | ZS10 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 34 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax K-50
ZS10 | K-50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS10 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS10 versus Pentax K-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS10 compared to the K-50.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and K-50 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS10 and K-50.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS10 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-50 will resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Pentax K-50 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2011-01-25 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 6.0fps |
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 modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180s |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 219g (0.48 pounds) | 650g (1.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | 410 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $350 | $610 |