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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax I-10, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was announced very close to the I-10 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FP2 matches up versus the I-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Pentax I-10

 FP2 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic FP2

 I-10 FP2 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax I-10

 FP2 I-10 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 has got physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by 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") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax I-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP2 versus the I-10.

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and I-10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP2 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography advice
Pentax I-10 Street photography advice
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (151g)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography features
Pentax I-10 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography advice
Pentax I-10 Travel photography advice
56
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (151 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competition (151 grams)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Pentax Optio I-10
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-01-25
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (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
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $80 $310