Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax I-10
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
- Released February 2019
- Replaced the Panasonic FZ1000
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax I-10 Overview
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Pentax I-10
FZ1000 II | I-10 | |||
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Launched | February 2019 | January 2010 | Fresher by 111 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 230k | Crisper display (+1010k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
I-10 | FZ1000 II |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax I-10
FZ1000 II | I-10 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing |
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Class | Large Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2019-02-18 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Prime |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,240k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 808g (1.78 pounds) | 153g (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | DMW-BLC12PP | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $898 | $310 |