Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax Q10

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax Q10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS50 (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ZS50 was revealed 2 years later than the Q10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ZS50 matches up versus the Q10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Pentax Q10. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS50 has got physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS50 and Pentax Q10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS50 against the Q10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS50 and Q10 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS50 and Q10.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer ZS50 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.