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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
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
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FZ40 versus Pentax I-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was brought out 6 months later than the I-10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FZ40 matches up versus the I-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Pentax I-10

 FZ40 I-10 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic FZ40

 I-10 FZ40 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax I-10

 FZ40 I-10 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ40 has got outside measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ40 vs the I-10.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and I-10 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ40 and I-10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ40 to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ40
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Street photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (494 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (494 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography factors
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography factors
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging information
Pentax I-10 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (494 grams)
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Pentax Optio I-10
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-21 2010-01-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 494 gr (1.09 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $420 $310