Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Q10
93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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92 Imaging
36 Features
56 Overall
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Q10 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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
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Below, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax Q10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ZS25 (16MP) and Q10 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ZS25 was manufactured 4 months after the Q10 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ZS25 scores versus the Q10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Pentax Q10
| ZS25 | Q10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic ZS25
| Q10 | ZS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS25 and Pentax Q10
| ZS25 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | September 2012 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS25 has external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ZS25 versus the Q10.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS25 and Q10 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS25 and Q10.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively.
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Panasonic ZS25 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Pentax Q10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | Pentax Q10 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ35 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-09-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 8 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.40 m | 7.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 193 grams (0.43 lb) | 200 grams (0.44 lb) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 183 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 photographs | 270 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $300 | $350 |