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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
55 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Announced November 2013
Pentax I-10
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic LF1 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very close but the LF1 (1/1.7") and I-10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The LF1 was announced 3 years after the I-10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the LF1 matches up vs the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Pentax I-10

		

		

			
 LF1 I-10 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2010Newer by 47 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic LF1

		

		

			
 I-10 LF1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Pentax I-10

		

		

			
 LF1 I-10 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LF1 enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic LF1 and Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the LF1 and the I-10.
Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and I-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LF1 and I-10.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor dimensions. The LF1 contains the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent LF1 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography factors
42
 focusing manually
 offers face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
27
 has manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic LF1 Street photography information
Pentax I-10 Street photography information
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
56
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography advice
Pentax I-10 Sports photography advice
39
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
31
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography factors
Pentax I-10 Travel photography factors
64
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
57
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography features
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography features
54
 focusing manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 missing Time Lapse recording
36
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging factors
Pentax I-10 Vlogging factors
36
 rather wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 missing mic port
28
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic support
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Pentax Optio I-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-26 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 192 grams (0.42 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 211 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $500 $310