Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax I-10

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was brought out 19 months after the I-10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the LS5 scores versus the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LS5 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with 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 use during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the LS5 vs the I-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and I-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LS5 and I-10.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic LS5 to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent LS5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.