Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax I-10
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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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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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Pentax I-10
| LS5 | I-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | Newer 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The 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.
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 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.
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | Pentax 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 |