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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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 FH1 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH1 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was manufactured within a month of the I-10 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FH1 grades versus the I-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Pentax I-10

 FH1 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic FH1

 I-10 FH1 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Pentax I-10

 FH1 I-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH1 has physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH1 versus Pentax I-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH1 versus the I-10.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and I-10.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography factors
Pentax I-10 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography factors
Pentax I-10 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography factors
Pentax I-10 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging features
Pentax I-10 Vlogging features
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FH1 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Pentax Optio I-10
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 grams (0.36 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $310