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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2015
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 SZ10 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax I-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was unveiled 5 years after the I-10 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SZ10 grades versus the I-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax I-10

 SZ10 I-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic SZ10

 I-10 SZ10 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax I-10

 SZ10 I-10 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax I-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ10 and the I-10.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and I-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ10 and I-10.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic SZ10 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SZ10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ10
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
Street photography with Pentax I-10
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography details
Pentax I-10 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
67
lighter than competition (177g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (177g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-01-06 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.4fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 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 Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 177 grams (0.39 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $310