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Panasonic S3 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic S3 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 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
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic S3 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic S3 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3 was unveiled 12 months after the I-10 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S3 grades versus the I-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Pentax I-10

 S3 I-10 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic S3

 I-10 S3 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Pentax I-10

 S3 I-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic S3 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S3 enjoys physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S3 against the I-10.

Panasonic S3 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3 and I-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic S3 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S3 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S3 and I-10.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic S3 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern S3 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S3 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S3 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S3 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S3
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S3 Street photography info
Pentax I-10 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S3
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S3 Travel photography information
Pentax I-10 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (117g)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S3 Landscape photography factors
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography factors
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S3 Vlogging details
Pentax I-10 Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic S3 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S3 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Pentax Optio I-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV 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, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full 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 autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30fps), 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 format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 grams (0.26 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $110 $310