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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic F5 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The F5 was brought out 2 years later than the I-10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the F5 scores versus the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Pentax I-10

 F5 I-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic F5

 I-10 F5 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Pentax I-10

 F5 I-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic F5 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic F5 versus Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the F5 against the I-10.

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and I-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and I-10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic F5 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent F5 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic F5
Street photography with Pentax I-10
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography details
Pentax I-10 Sports photography details
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography features
Pentax I-10 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition (121 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography information
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography information
33
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic F5 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Pentax Optio I-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $100 $310