Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax I-10

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax I-10, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and I-10 (12MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and I-10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ1000 was launched 4 years later than the I-10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the FZ1000 matches up versus the I-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 & Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 comes with outer dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has proportions 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 FZ1000 and Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ1000 against the I-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 and I-10 is 55 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 and I-10.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.