Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K10D

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 & Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

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.

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

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.