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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FX78 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was announced 13 months after the I-10 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the FX78 matches up vs the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Pentax I-10

 FX78 I-10 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic FX78

 I-10 FX78 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax I-10

 FX78 I-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX78 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX78 versus Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FX78 vs the I-10.

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and I-10.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger FX78 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography info
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX78
Street photography with Pentax I-10
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Sports photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Sports photography highlights
28
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX78
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
56
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (200 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
36
decently wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Vlogging highlights
Pentax I-10 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic port
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Pentax Optio I-10
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-25 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $210 $310