Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax I-10

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax I-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was unveiled 2 years after the I-10 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the LZ30 matches up versus the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ30 offers external measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the LZ30 and the I-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ30 and I-10 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ30 and I-10.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ30 to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent LZ30 provides an edge in sensor innovation.