Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K10D
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Announced July 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS7
(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
- Revealed December 2006
- Successor is Pentax K20D
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K10D Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax K10D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and K10D (10MP) and the ZS8 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZS8 was unveiled 4 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the ZS8 grades versus the K10D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K10D Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Pentax K10D. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Pentax K10D
ZS8 | K10D | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | December 2006 | More recent by 56 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Sharper screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic ZS8
K10D | ZS8 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax K10D
ZS8 | K10D | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS8 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax K10D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS8 versus the K10D.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS8 and K10D is 92 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS8 and K10D.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS8 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic ZS8 will result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer ZS8 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Pentax K10D | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Pentax K10D |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ18 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2006-12-15 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 210 gr (0.46 lbs) | 793 gr (1.75 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 522 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $275 | $700 |