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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Announced January 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ28 versus Pentax I-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was announced 12 months before the I-10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FZ28 grades against the I-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax I-10

 FZ28 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic FZ28

 I-10 FZ28 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax I-10

 FZ28 I-10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ28 enjoys outer measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ28 and the I-10.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and I-10 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ28 and I-10.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax I-10 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older FZ28 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography information
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography information
35
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography details
Pentax I-10 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography details
Pentax I-10 Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging information
Pentax I-10 Vlogging information
24
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Pentax Optio I-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 417 gr (0.92 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 79 not tested
Other
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $599 $310