Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax I-10

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FS42 versus Pentax I-10, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the FS42 (1/2.5") and I-10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS42 was manufactured 9 months prior to the I-10 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FS42 grades versus the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS42 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS42 versus Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FS42 against the I-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS42 and I-10.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Pentax I-10 will give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FS42 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.