Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax I-10
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Released January 2012
(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
- Revealed January 2010
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH6 was released 24 months later than the I-10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH6 scores against the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Pentax I-10
FH6 | I-10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic FH6
I-10 | FH6 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax I-10
FH6 | I-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 has external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has measurements 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 FH6 and Pentax I-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH6 compared to the I-10.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and I-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and I-10.
As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH6 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger FH6 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-09 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 119 gr (0.26 pounds) | 153 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 | 280 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $129 | $310 |