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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched 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
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic SZ7 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was revealed 24 months after the I-10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SZ7 grades against the I-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Pentax I-10

 SZ7 I-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic SZ7

 I-10 SZ7 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax I-10

 SZ7 I-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ7 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic SZ7 versus Pentax I-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ7 and the I-10.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ7 and I-10.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic SZ7 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SZ7 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography info
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography info
33
MP count good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic SZ7
Street photography with Pentax I-10
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition (133g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography details
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography details
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging factors
Pentax I-10 Vlogging factors
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Pentax Optio I-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 133 gr (0.29 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
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 220 images -
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 Single Single
Launch cost $199 $310