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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was introduced within a month of the I-10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FH22 grades versus the I-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Pentax I-10

 FH22 I-10 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic FH22

 I-10 FH22 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax I-10

 FH22 I-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 offers physical measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FH22 and the I-10.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and I-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and I-10.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH22 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography info
Pentax I-10 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
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 FH22 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
67
has touch focus
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography info
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography info
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging factors
Pentax I-10 Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Pentax Optio I-10
Also called Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface 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
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170g (0.37 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 1 1
Price at release $200 $310