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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax I-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was launched 19 months after the I-10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FZ47 grades versus the I-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Pentax I-10

 FZ47 I-10 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic FZ47

 I-10 FZ47 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax I-10

 FZ47 I-10 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ47 offers external dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has specifications 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 vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ47 against the I-10.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and I-10 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ47 and I-10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer FZ47 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ47
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
38
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography advice
Pentax I-10 Street photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (498 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography features
Pentax I-10 Sports photography features
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Travel photography highlights
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good battery pack (400 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (498g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography advice
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography advice
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging advice
Pentax I-10 Vlogging advice
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (498 grams)
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Pentax Optio I-10
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-21 2010-01-25
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD 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 12MP 12MP
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 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 498g (1.10 pounds) 153g (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 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 400 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $379 $310