Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax I-10

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic SZ1 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ1 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was manufactured 24 months after the I-10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SZ1 scores versus the I-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ1 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ1 vs the I-10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ1 and I-10.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic SZ1 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SZ1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.