Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax I-10

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax I-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was revealed 3 years later than the I-10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FZ70 scores vs the I-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ70 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax I-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ70 versus the I-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and I-10 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and I-10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ70 to produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent FZ70 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.