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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Panasonic ZS8
(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
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
  • Revealed December 2006
  • Successor is Pentax K20D
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Pentax K10D

 ZS8 K10D 
RevealedJuly 2011December 2006More recent by 56 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k210kSharper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic ZS8

 K10D ZS8 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax K10D

 ZS8 K10D 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS8 and K10D is 92 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
52
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS8
Street photography with Pentax K10D
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography info
Pentax K10D Sports photography info
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K10D Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
49
environment proof
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography details
Pentax K10D Landscape photography details
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging information
Pentax K10D Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
9
can't record video
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8Pentax K10D
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