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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Q10 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
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q
  • New Model is Pentax Q7
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax Q10

 ZS10 Q10 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic ZS10

 Q10 ZS10 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2011More modern by 19 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax Q10

 ZS10 Q10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography features
Pentax Q10 Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (200g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography info
Pentax Q10 Travel photography info
67
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
boasts touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (260 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than others in class (200 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
Landscape photography with Pentax Q10
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (260 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
54
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (200 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Pentax Q10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Pentax Q10
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-01-25 2012-09-10
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
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 gr (0.48 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 270 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $350