Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax I-10

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax I-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was released 6 months after the I-10 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FZ35 matches up against the I-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 has got physical dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ35 compared to the I-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and I-10 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and I-10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really take the production date of the cameras into account.