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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-10 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was introduced 3 years prior to the WG-10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS10 scores versus the WG-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax WG-10

 ZS10 WG-10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Panasonic ZS10

 WG-10 ZS10 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 29 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax WG-10

 ZS10 WG-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS10 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS10 and the WG-10.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and WG-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and WG-10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged ZS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography advice
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography details
Pentax WG-10 Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography advice
46
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (260 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (260 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
47
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
34
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax WG-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Pentax WG-10
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Pentax WG-10
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-25 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $350 $0