Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax I-10
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Pentax I-10
ZS3 | I-10 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic ZS3
I-10 | ZS3 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | May 2009 | More modern by 8 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Pentax I-10
ZS3 | I-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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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 |