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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Launched July 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic FZ200
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FZ300 versus Pentax I-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was unveiled 5 years later than the I-10 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FZ300 scores versus the I-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax I-10

 FZ300 I-10 
IntroducedJuly 2015January 2010Fresher by 67 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic FZ300

 I-10 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax I-10

 FZ300 I-10 
Focus manually More precise focus

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ300 has outer measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ300 versus Pentax I-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ300 compared to the I-10.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and I-10 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and I-10.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer FZ300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography highlights
46
focusing manually
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography features
Pentax I-10 Street photography features
59
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment sealing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (691 grams)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ300
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (380 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography advice
Pentax I-10 Travel photography advice
59
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports touch focus
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
more heavy than others in class (691 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging details
Pentax I-10 Vlogging details
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decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (691 grams)
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-07-16 2010-01-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 691 gr (1.52 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $598 $310