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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
Pentax I-10
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic FX580 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was introduced 12 months earlier than the I-10 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FX580 grades versus the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Pentax I-10

		

		

			
 FX580 I-10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic FX580

		

		

			
 I-10 FX580 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months
Manual focus  More accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Pentax I-10

		

		

			
 FX580 I-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX580 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FX580 and Pentax I-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FX580 and the I-10.
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and I-10.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images but you really should take the age  of the cameras into account. The more aged FX580 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography information
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography information
26
 offers face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
27
 manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic FX580
Street photography with Pentax I-10
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
56
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FX580
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 low fps (2.0 fps)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
31
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography information
Pentax I-10 Travel photography information
58
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FX580 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
36
 decently wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no manual mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
36
 manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging highlights
Pentax I-10 Vlogging highlights
30
 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone socket
28
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic jack
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax Optio I-10
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-27 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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    
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $499 $310