Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax Q10
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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92 Imaging
36 Features
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax Q10 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
- Introduced July 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS7
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Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS8 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 ZS8 (14MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ZS8 was launched 13 months prior to the Q10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the ZS8 scores against the Q10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Pentax Q10
| ZS8 | Q10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Panasonic ZS8
| Q10 | ZS8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2012 |  | July 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax Q10
| ZS8 | Q10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS8 features physical 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 Q10 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS8 versus the Q10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS8 and Q10 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS8 and Q10.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS8 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS8 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Pentax Q10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Pentax Q10 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ18 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2012-09-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m | 7.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 grams (0.46 lbs) | 200 grams (0.44 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.9 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 183 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 photos | 270 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $275 | $350 |