Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax I-10

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was unveiled 6 months later than the I-10 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FX700 scores vs the I-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FX700 against the I-10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and I-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and I-10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FX700 to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.