Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax I-10

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic FS7 versus Pentax I-10, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly close but the FS7 (1/2.5") and I-10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The FS7 was released 12 months before the I-10 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FS7 scores versus the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS7 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS7 versus Pentax I-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FS7 compared to the I-10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and I-10.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS7 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax I-10 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older FS7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.