Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax I-10
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 & Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Pentax I-10
SZ7 | I-10 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic SZ7
I-10 | SZ7 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax I-10
SZ7 | I-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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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 |