Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax RZ10

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax RZ10, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the ZS100 (1") and RZ10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS100 was revealed 4 years after the RZ10 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZS100 grades against the RZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS100 provides outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS100 and the RZ10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and RZ10 is 87 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS100 and RZ10.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS100 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ZS100 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.