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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax X-5

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax X-5 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax X-5 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was released 19 months prior to the X-5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the ZS10 grades vs the X-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax X-5

 ZS10 X-5 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Panasonic ZS10

 X-5 ZS10 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2011Newer by 19 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax X-5

 ZS10 X-5 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS10 features external dimensions 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 X-5 has proportions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS10 compared to the X-5.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and X-5 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax X-5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and X-5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax X-5 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged ZS10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax X-5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (219g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (595 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
Sports photography with Pentax X-5
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography factors
Pentax X-5 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (22mm)
very long zoom (580mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (595g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography information
Pentax X-5 Landscape photography information
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
quite wide (22mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
Vlogging with Pentax X-5
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
27
quite wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (595g)
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax X-5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Pentax X-5
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Pentax X-5
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-25 2012-08-22
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 22-580mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 230k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 gr (0.48 pounds) 595 gr (1.31 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $350 $230