Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax I-10
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
- Launched July 2012
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
(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
- Released January 2010
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax I-10
FZ60 | I-10 | |||
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Released | July 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 31 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic FZ60
I-10 | FZ60 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax I-10
FZ60 | I-10 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax I-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-07-18 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 493 gr (1.09 lbs) | 153 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $350 | $310 |