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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched 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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was revealed 24 months later than the I-10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH8 grades vs the I-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Pentax I-10

 FH8 I-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic FH8

 I-10 FH8 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Pentax I-10

 FH8 I-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH8 versus the I-10.

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and I-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and I-10.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH8 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer FH8 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH8
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Street photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (123g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography advice
Pentax I-10 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography advice
Pentax I-10 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others (123g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
43
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
Vlogging with Pentax I-10
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others (123g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Pentax Optio I-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2010-01-25
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 4cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 123 grams (0.27 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $149 $310