Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax XG-1

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was brought out 4 years prior to the XG-1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZS10 grades versus the XG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Pentax XG-1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS10 enjoys 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) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has proportions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS10 vs the XG-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and XG-1 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and XG-1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax XG-1 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged ZS10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.