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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS20
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS15 versus Pentax RZ10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS15 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was manufactured 12 months later than the RZ10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZS15 scores versus the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Pentax RZ10

 ZS15 RZ10 
IntroducedJune 2012July 2011Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic ZS15

 RZ10 ZS15 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax RZ10

 ZS15 RZ10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS15 features outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS15 versus Pentax RZ10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS15 versus the RZ10.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and RZ10 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS15 and RZ10.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax RZ10 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent ZS15 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography info
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Street photography info
Pentax RZ10 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (208 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Sports photography camera
36
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (178 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography info
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography info
61
lighter than average in class (208 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
environment proofing
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery (178 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography factors
37
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
43
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
environment proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (178 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging info
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging info
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (208 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Pentax Optio RZ10
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ25 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-06-29 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 208 gr (0.46 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 shots 178 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $279 $200