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Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax I-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS3 (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS3 was revealed 8 months earlier than the I-10 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS3 scores versus the I-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Pentax I-10

 ZS3 I-10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic ZS3

 I-10 ZS3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010May 2009More modern by 8 months
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Pentax I-10

 ZS3 I-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS3 has outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS3 vs the I-10.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS3 and I-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS3 and I-10.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax I-10 to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged ZS3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS3
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Sports photography highlights
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography info
Pentax I-10 Travel photography info
63
lighter than competition in class (229g)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography features
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography features
35
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS3 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 Pentax Optio I-10
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-05-14 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 229g (0.50 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $310