Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax I-10

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH7 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was revealed 20 months after the I-10 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH7 matches up vs the I-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH7 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH7 versus Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FH7 compared to the I-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and I-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and I-10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher FH7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.