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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(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
Pentax K-x
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax K-x

 ZS10 K-x 
RevealedJanuary 2011December 2009Fresher by 14 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic ZS10

 K-x ZS10 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax K-x

 ZS10 K-x 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-x Portrait photography advice
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography features
Pentax K-x Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than others (219g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-x Sports photography advice
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,900 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-x Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than others (219 grams)
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
54
better than average battery life (1,900 shots)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-x Landscape photography info
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
61
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (1,900 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-x as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
27
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax K-x
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Pentax K-x
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