Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax I-10

The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic ZS80 versus Pentax I-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was announced 8 years after the I-10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZS80 scores versus the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS80 has exterior dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Pentax I-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ZS80 compared to the I-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and I-10 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and I-10.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to offer extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer ZS80 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.