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Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FP3 versus Pentax I-10, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was brought out about the same time to the I-10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FP3 grades against the I-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Pentax I-10

 FP3 I-10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic FP3

 I-10 FP3 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Pentax I-10

 FP3 I-10 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 enjoys exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP3 against the I-10.

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and I-10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FP3 to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (155 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography advice
Pentax I-10 Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography info
Pentax I-10 Travel photography info
60
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (155 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography features
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography features
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging features
Pentax I-10 Vlogging features
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic FP3 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Pentax Optio I-10
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2010-01-25
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
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
Hot shoe
AE 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
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 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 model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $182 $310