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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Pentax I-10
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax I-10, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was launched within a month of the I-10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FP1 matches up against the I-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Pentax I-10

 FP1 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic FP1

 I-10 FP1 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax I-10

 FP1 I-10 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FP1 against the I-10.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and I-10.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography information
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography information
Pentax I-10 Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography highlights
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging factors
Pentax I-10 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (151g)
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2010-01-25
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 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 151 gr (0.33 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 model - 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
Pricing at release $153 $310