Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax I-10

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax I-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was unveiled 2 years after the I-10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FZ150 matches up vs the I-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ150 provides outer measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ150 and the I-10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and I-10 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and I-10.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of files although you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern FZ150 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.