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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K10D 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed December 2006
  • Newer Model is Pentax K20D
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax K10D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and K10D (10MP) and the ZS10 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The ZS10 was announced 4 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS10 scores versus the K10D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax K10D

 ZS10 K10D 
RevealedJanuary 2011December 2006Fresher by 51 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kCrisper display (+250k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic ZS10

 K10D ZS10 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax K10D

 ZS10 K10D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS10 enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS10 against the K10D.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and K10D is 91 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS10 and K10D.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS10 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic ZS10 will result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer ZS10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
52
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography features
Pentax K10D Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors (219g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography advice
Pentax K10D Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competitors (219g)
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (260 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
49
environment proof
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging details
Pentax K10D Vlogging details
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
9
no video recording
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Pentax K10D
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Pentax K10D
Alternative name Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2011-01-25 2006-12-15
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lb) 793 gr (1.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 522
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $350 $700