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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(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
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax K-S2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the ZS10 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The ZS10 was released 5 years before the K-S2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS10 grades vs the K-S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax K-S2

 ZS10 K-S2 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic ZS10

 K-S2 ZS10 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 49 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax K-S2

 ZS10 K-S2 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS10 has got external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has sizing of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS10 vs the K-S2.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and K-S2 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-S2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and K-S2.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS10 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-S2 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
Portrait photography with Pentax K-S2
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
78
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
Street photography with Pentax K-S2
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
72
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (678 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-S2 Sports photography advice
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 per charge)
no phase detect AF
70
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.4 frames/s)
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (678 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (260 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging info
Pentax K-S2 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
71
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (678g)
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax K-S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Pentax K-S2
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Pentax K-S2
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-01-25 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 11
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 -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 5.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lb) 678 gr (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 410 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $350 $581