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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
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
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was revealed around the same time to the I-10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH20 grades versus the I-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Pentax I-10

 FH20 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic FH20

 I-10 FH20 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax I-10

 FH20 I-10 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FH20 vs the I-10.

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and I-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and I-10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH20 to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography info
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography info
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography information
Pentax I-10 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography info
Pentax I-10 Sports photography info
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Travel photography highlights
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography advice
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography advice
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH20
Vlogging with Pentax I-10
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Pentax Optio I-10
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 178 gr (0.39 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $179 $310