Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax Q10

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS5 and Pentax Q10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was launched 3 years before the Q10 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS5 matches up vs the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 & Pentax Q10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery & Pentax Q10 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS5 has got outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS5 and the Q10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS5 and Q10 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS5 and Q10.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older ZS5 will be behind in sensor tech.