Pentax Q10 vs Panasonic ZS50

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Pentax Q10 vs Panasonic ZS50

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Pentax Q10 Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic ZS50 Review.

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Differences

Pentax Q10 advantages over Panasonic ZS50

Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
Q10 test data on DxO Mark ZS50 test data on DxO Mark

183 vs 138 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Panasonic ZS50 advantages over Pentax Q10

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

300 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
More dots on screen
1040k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Pentax Q10.
Read our Pentax Q10 Preview

We haven’t finished our review of the Panasonic ZS50, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Panasonic ZS50 First Shots

The Competition

Compared to Pentax Q

Pentax Q10

Pentax Q

$350
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$695
1/2.3 inch

Compare Pentax Q10 vs Pentax Q

Panasonic ZS50

Pentax Q

$279
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$695
1/2.3 inch

Higher effective ISO
Hot shoe

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Compared to Pentax Q7

Pentax Q10

Pentax Q7

$350
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach

$380
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Pentax Q10 vs Pentax Q7

Panasonic ZS50

Pentax Q7

$279
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$380
1/1.7 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Panasonic ZS40

Pentax Q10

Panasonic ZS40

$350
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Better color depth

$380
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Pentax Q10 vs Panasonic ZS40

Panasonic ZS50

Panasonic ZS40

$279
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Higher effective ISO

$380
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
More pixels

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Compared to Canon SX700 HS

Pentax Q10

Canon SX700 HS

$350
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
RAW file ability

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax Q10 vs Canon SX700 HS

Panasonic ZS50

Canon SX700 HS

$279
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$329
1/2.3 inch

More pixels
Faster shutter

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Compared to Pentax Q-S1

Pentax Q10

Pentax Q-S1

$350
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach

$350
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Pentax Q10 vs Pentax Q-S1

Panasonic ZS50

Pentax Q-S1

$279
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$350
1/1.7 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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