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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-r 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-r Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Pentax K-r, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the K-r (12MP) is fairly well matched but the ZS10 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS10 was manufactured at a similar time to the K-r which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ZS10 grades versus the K-r in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax K-r

 ZS10 K-r 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic ZS10

 K-r ZS10 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax K-r

 ZS10 K-r 
IntroducedJanuary 2011March 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS10 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS10 versus Pentax K-r in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS10 compared to the K-r.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and K-r is 91 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and K-r.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS10 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic ZS10 will resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-r Portrait photography advice
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography features
Pentax K-r Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (219g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Sports photography camera
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
55
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (470 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (219g)
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
47
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (470 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-r Landscape photography information
42
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (470 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-r Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (219g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax K-r
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Pentax K-r
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Pentax K-r
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-25 2011-03-11
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 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) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219g (0.48 lb) 598g (1.32 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 755
Other
Battery life 260 images 470 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $350 $1,100