Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax I-10
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax I-10 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
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS20
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax I-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS25 was revealed 2 years later than the I-10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ZS25 scores vs the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 & Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS25 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Pentax I-10
ZS25 | I-10 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2010 | More recent by 36 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic ZS25
I-10 | ZS25 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax I-10
ZS25 | I-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS25 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS25 against the I-10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS25 and I-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and I-10.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS25 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent ZS25 provides an edge in sensor tech.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 193 grams (0.43 lb) | 153 grams (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery style | 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 |
Cost at launch | $300 | $310 |