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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was announced 2 years after the I-10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the XS1 matches up vs the I-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax I-10

 XS1 I-10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic XS1

 I-10 XS1 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax I-10

 XS1 I-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic XS1 comes with physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the XS1 and the I-10.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and I-10 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and I-10.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern XS1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography info
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography info
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic XS1
Street photography with Pentax I-10
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Sports photography highlights
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography information
Pentax I-10 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography highlights
39
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging information
Pentax I-10 Vlogging information
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Pentax Optio I-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
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 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 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 260 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $310