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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Panasonic ZS5
(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
Pentax K10D
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Pentax K10D

 ZS5 K10D 
ReleasedJune 2010December 2006Newer by 43 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic ZS5

 K10D ZS5 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax K10D

 ZS5 K10D 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS5 and K10D is 92 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K10D Portrait photography highlights
27
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
52
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Street photography info
Pentax K10D Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (214g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
Sports photography with Pentax K10D
31
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography features
Pentax K10D Travel photography features
63
lighter than competitors (214g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
49
weather proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K10D Landscape photography advice
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging features
Pentax K10D Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Pentax K10D
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