Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax I-10

Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was released 2 years later than the I-10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SZ3 grades versus the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ3 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax I-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ3 versus the I-10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ3 and I-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ3 and I-10.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SZ3 provides a benefit in sensor tech.