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Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS60
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released December 2006
  • Updated by Pentax K20D
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic ZS50 versus Pentax K10D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is pretty well matched but the ZS50 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The ZS50 was brought out 8 years later than the K10D and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS50 matches up versus the K10D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Pentax K10D

 ZS50 K10D 
ReleasedJanuary 2015December 2006Fresher by 99 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kSharper screen (+830k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic ZS50

 K10D ZS50 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax K10D

 ZS50 K10D 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS50 provides physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS50 against the K10D.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS50 and K10D is 90 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS50 and K10D.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS50 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic ZS50 will resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger ZS50 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K10D Portrait photography factors
42
manual focus
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
52
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Street photography features
Pentax K10D Street photography features
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (243 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS50
Sports photography with Pentax K10D
43
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors in class (243 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
49
environment sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K10D Landscape photography highlights
51
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K10D Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (243g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50Pentax K10D
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 Pentax K10D
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ70 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2015-01-06 2006-12-15
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 243 grams (0.54 lb) 793 grams (1.75 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 44 66
DXO Color Depth rating 20.0 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 11.6
DXO Low light rating 138 522
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $350 $700