Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax I-10

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Pentax I-10, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and I-10 (12MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and I-10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was released 9 years later than the I-10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FZ1000 II grades vs the I-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has outer measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Pentax I-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ1000 II and the I-10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and I-10 is 55 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 II and I-10.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger FZ1000 II will have an advantage in sensor innovation.