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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was introduced 12 months after the I-10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FH27 scores against the I-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Pentax I-10

 FH27 I-10 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic FH27

 I-10 FH27 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Pentax I-10

 FH27 I-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 features external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FH27 against the I-10.

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and I-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and I-10.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH27 to provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FH27 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography information
Pentax I-10 Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
68
features focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
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 sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152 gr (0.34 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
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 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 life 250 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
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
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $229 $310