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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Pentax I-10

 FH6 I-10 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic FH6

 I-10 FH6 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax I-10

 FH6 I-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography factors
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography factors
33
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH6
Street photography with Pentax I-10
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography info
Pentax I-10 Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 shots)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography advice
Pentax I-10 Travel photography advice
70
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography information
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging info
Pentax I-10 Vlogging info
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (119g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Pentax Optio I-10
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