Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax Q7

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic ZS10 versus Pentax Q7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is fairly close but the ZS10 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS10 was launched 3 years prior to the Q7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZS10 scores vs the Q7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Pentax Q7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS10 has got physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS10 versus Pentax Q7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS10 vs the Q7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and Q7 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and Q7.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS10 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic ZS10 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.