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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS200
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Superseded the Pentax Q
  • Successor is Pentax Q7
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax Q10, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the ZS100 (1") and Q10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The ZS100 was announced 3 years after the Q10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ZS100 matches up versus the Q10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Pentax Q10

 ZS100 Q10 
ReleasedJanuary 2016September 2012Newer by 41 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic ZS100

 Q10 ZS100 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax Q10

 ZS100 Q10 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS100 has 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) while the Pentax Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax Q10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS100 vs the Q10.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS100 and Q10 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS100 and Q10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS100 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will offer extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer ZS100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Portrait photography camera
64
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
48
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Street photography details
Pentax Q10 Street photography details
78
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors (312 grams)
screen is fixed
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (200g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS100
Sports photography with Pentax Q10
67
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography info
Pentax Q10 Travel photography info
75
lighter than competitors (312 grams)
offers touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
lighter than others (200g)
has built in flash
low battery life (270 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography factors
68
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q10 Vlogging highlights
35
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (312 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (200g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax Q10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100Pentax Q10
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Pentax Q10
Alternative name Lumix DMC-TZ100 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-05 2012-09-10
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.9 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 312g (0.69 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 70 49
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 10.9
DXO Low light score 559 183
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 270 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $700 $350