Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax I-10

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax I-10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was brought out 9 months earlier than the I-10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FS12 matches up vs the I-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 & Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FS12 versus the I-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and I-10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FS12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.