Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax I-10

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.