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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ300
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax I-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was introduced 2 years after the I-10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ200 grades against the I-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Pentax I-10

 FZ200 I-10 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2010Newer by 31 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic FZ200

 I-10 FZ200 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax I-10

 FZ200 I-10 
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 has got exterior dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ200 versus the I-10.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and I-10 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ200 and I-10.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files but you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger FZ200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
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has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
Street photography with Pentax I-10
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (588 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography info
Pentax I-10 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery (540 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (588 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography info
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (540 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging features
Pentax I-10 Vlogging features
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decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (588g)
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Pentax Optio I-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-07-18 2010-01-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VII FHD Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 588g (1.30 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 114 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $499 $310