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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was launched around the same time to the I-10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ZR3 scores versus the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Pentax I-10

 ZR3 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic ZR3

 I-10 ZR3 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax I-10

 ZR3 I-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZR3 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax I-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ZR3 vs the I-10.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and I-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR3 and I-10.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZR3 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography information
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
Street photography with Pentax I-10
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography info
Pentax I-10 Sports photography info
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
64
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging factors
Pentax I-10 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Pentax Optio I-10
Also called Lumix DMC-ZX3 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-26 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic 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 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $310