Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax I-10

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH10 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 these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH10 matches up versus the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH10 comes with external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH10 against the I-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and I-10 is 97 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and I-10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FH10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.