Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Q10

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Pentax Q10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was released 19 months before the Q10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS10 grades versus the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS10 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS10 versus Pentax Q10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS10 versus the Q10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and Q10 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS10 and Q10.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS10 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.