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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2011
Pentax I-10
(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
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Pentax I-10

 LS5 I-10 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic LS5

 I-10 LS5 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax I-10

 LS5 I-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

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

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography advice
Pentax I-10 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Sports photography info
Pentax I-10 Sports photography info
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 shots)
has no phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Travel photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition (126g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (160 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography factors
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography factors
36
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (160 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging features
Pentax I-10 Vlogging features
32
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Pentax Optio I-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-21 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $294 $310