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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Panasonic ZS25
(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
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
  • Launched December 2006
  • Successor is Pentax K20D
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Pentax K10D

 ZS25 K10D 
LaunchedJanuary 2013December 2006Fresher by 74 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k210kSharper screen (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic ZS25

 K10D ZS25 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax K10D

 ZS25 K10D 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS25 and K10D is 93 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS25
Portrait photography with Pentax K10D
32
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Street photography camera
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors (193g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography advice
Pentax K10D Sports photography advice
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography features
Pentax K10D Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors (193g)
offers touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
49
weather proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging factors
Pentax K10D Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (193g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
9
no video recording
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25Pentax K10D
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