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Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 SZ8 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic SZ8 versus Pentax I-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SZ8 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was revealed 4 years later than the I-10 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the SZ8 grades vs the I-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Pentax I-10

 SZ8 I-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic SZ8

 I-10 SZ8 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Pentax I-10

 SZ8 I-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ8 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Panasonic SZ8 versus Pentax I-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ8 vs the I-10.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ8 and I-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ8 and I-10.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer SZ8 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic SZ8
Street photography with Pentax I-10
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (159g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography info
Pentax I-10 Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ8
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
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lighter than competition (159 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ8
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging advice
Pentax I-10 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (159g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ8 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159g (0.35 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $275 $310