Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-x

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-x, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the K-x (12MP) is very close but the ZS10 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The ZS10 was released 14 months later than the K-x making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ZS10 grades against the K-x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS10 enjoys 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-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ZS10 vs the K-x.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and K-x is 91 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and K-x.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic ZS10 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent ZS10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.