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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax I-10

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Introduced August 2019
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic S1H versus Pentax I-10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and I-10 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and I-10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was announced 9 years later than the I-10 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S1H grades versus the I-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Pentax I-10

 S1H I-10 
IntroducedAugust 2019January 2010Fresher by 117 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2330k230kCrisper display (+2100k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic S1H

 I-10 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Pentax I-10

 S1H I-10 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1H comes with exterior measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1H versus Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1H vs the I-10.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and I-10 is 52 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and I-10.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1H having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1H will offer greater detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent S1H will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography information
Pentax I-10 Street photography information
69
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,052 grams)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography advice
Pentax I-10 Sports photography advice
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery power (400 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,052 grams)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery power (400 shots)
36
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (5952 x 3988 pxls)
does have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (1,052g)
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Pentax Optio I-10
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-08-28 2010-01-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 2,330 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 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 Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 5952x3988 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052 grams (2.32 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 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 400 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Cost at release $3,998 $310