Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K10D
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Announced January 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS20
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
(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
- Launched December 2006
- Successor is Pentax K20D
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K10D Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic ZS25 versus Pentax K10D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and K10D (10MP) and the ZS25 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe ZS25 was manufactured 6 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the ZS25 matches up against the K10D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K10D Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 and Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Pentax K10D
ZS25 | K10D | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | December 2006 | Fresher by 74 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 210k | Sharper screen (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic ZS25
K10D | ZS25 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax K10D
ZS25 | K10D | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS25 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS25 versus Pentax K10D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS25 compared to the K10D.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and K10D is 93 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS25 and K10D.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS25 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS25 will produce more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger ZS25 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Pentax K10D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Pentax K10D |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2006-12-15 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193g (0.43 pounds) | 793g (1.75 pounds) |
Physical 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 rating | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 522 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $300 | $700 |