Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-x
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
(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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Revealed December 2009
Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-x Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-x Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax K-x
ZS10 | K-x | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | December 2009 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic ZS10
K-x | ZS10 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax K-x
ZS10 | K-x | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-x in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Pentax K-x | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Pentax K-x |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2011-01-25 | 2009-12-23 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 16.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 219 grams (0.48 pounds) | 580 grams (1.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | 1900 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $350 | $600 |