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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS25
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced December 2006
  • Renewed by Pentax K20D
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax K10D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and K10D (10MP) and the ZS20 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The ZS20 was launched 5 years later than the K10D and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZS20 scores against the K10D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Pentax K10D

 ZS20 K10D 
AnnouncedApril 2012December 2006More recent by 66 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kClearer screen (+250k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic ZS20

 K10D ZS20 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax K10D

 ZS20 K10D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS20 features physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax K10D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS20 versus the K10D.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and K10D is 92 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS20 and K10D.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS20 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS20 will give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern ZS20 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography features
Pentax K10D Portrait photography features
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Street photography factors
Pentax K10D Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography details
Pentax K10D Sports photography details
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography factors
Pentax K10D Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors (206g)
supports touch to focus
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
49
weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography details
Pentax K10D Landscape photography details
42
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging info
Pentax K10D Vlogging info
34
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (206g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Pentax K10D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Pentax K10D
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ30 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-04-26 2006-12-15
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 793 gr (1.75 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 522
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $349 $700