Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax I-10
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Pentax I-10
FP2 | I-10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic FP2
I-10 | FP2 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax I-10
FP2 | I-10 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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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 |