Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K10D
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Announced June 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Released December 2006
- Later Model is Pentax K20D
Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K10D Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS5 versus Pentax K10D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is very close but the ZS5 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) come with different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZS5 was revealed 3 years after the K10D which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS5 grades versus the K10D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K10D Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 & Pentax K10D. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Pentax K10D
ZS5 | K10D | |||
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Released | June 2010 | December 2006 | Newer by 43 months | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic ZS5
K10D | ZS5 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax K10D
ZS5 | K10D | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS5 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS5 versus Pentax K10D in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS5 and the K10D.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS5 and K10D is 92 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS5 and K10D.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS5 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic ZS5 will render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern ZS5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Pentax K10D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | Pentax K10D |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ8 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2006-12-15 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) | 793 gr (1.75 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $300 | $700 |