Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax I-10

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax I-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ60 was launched 2 years after the I-10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ60 matches up against the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ60 has outside measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ60 and the I-10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and I-10 is 68 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ60 and I-10.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ60 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger FZ60 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.