Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax I-10
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 and Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ40 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Pentax I-10
FZ40 | I-10 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic FZ40
I-10 | FZ40 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax I-10
FZ40 | I-10 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Check the Panasonic FZ40 versus Pentax I-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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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 |