Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax I-10

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

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.

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

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.