Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax I-10
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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched September 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
(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

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
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").

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Pentax I-10
FH7 | I-10 | |||
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Introduced | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 20 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic FH7
I-10 | FH7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Pentax I-10
FH7 | I-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH7 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-09-07 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 pounds) | 153 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 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 | 260 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $149 | $310 |