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Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Pentax I-10

 SZ1 I-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic SZ1

 I-10 SZ1 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Pentax I-10

 SZ1 I-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Panasonic SZ1 versus Pentax I-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

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

Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ1
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
34
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (131g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography advice
Pentax I-10 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competition (131 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography advice
43
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging advice
Pentax I-10 Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (131g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ1 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 Pentax Optio I-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 131g (0.29 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $179 $310