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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
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 FH25 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH25 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was revealed 12 months later than the I-10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FH25 grades vs the I-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Pentax I-10

 FH25 I-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic FH25

 I-10 FH25 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Pentax I-10

 FH25 I-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has dimensions 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 based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FH25 compared to the I-10.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and I-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and I-10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FH25 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH25
Street photography with Pentax I-10
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography details
Pentax I-10 Travel photography details
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography information
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic FH25 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Pentax Optio I-10
Also called Lumix DMC-FS35 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction 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 720p (24 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 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 life 250 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $180 $310