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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax KP

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax KP 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Released January 2017
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax KP Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS10 versus Pentax KP, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and KP (24MP) and the ZS10 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS10 was released 7 years earlier than the KP and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS10 scores vs the KP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax KP

 ZS10 KP 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic ZS10

 KP ZS10 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2011Fresher by 73 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax KP

 ZS10 KP 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS10 enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS10 versus Pentax KP in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS10 versus the KP.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and KP is 91 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS10 and KP.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax KP will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography info
Pentax KP Portrait photography info
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
Street photography with Pentax KP
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
Sports photography with Pentax KP
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/24,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery (390 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography features
Pentax KP Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
supports focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (260 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
62
environment sealing
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
low battery (390 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
Landscape photography with Pentax KP
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (819,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
low battery (390 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
Vlogging with Pentax KP
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Pentax KP
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Pentax KP
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2011-01-25 2017-01-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 819200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/24000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 pounds) 703 gr (1.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 390 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
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