Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax E85

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax E85, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was released 17 months after the E85 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the ZS10 scores versus the E85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS10 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax E85 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS10 vs the E85.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and E85 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and E85.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS10 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent ZS10 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.