Panasonic S3 vs Pentax I-10

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 & Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S3 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

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.

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

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.