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Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS35
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 ZS30 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS30 versus Pentax I-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and I-10 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was launched 2 years after the I-10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ZS30 grades vs the I-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Pentax I-10

 ZS30 I-10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic ZS30

 I-10 ZS30 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Pentax I-10

 ZS30 I-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS30 offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS30 versus Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS30 versus the I-10.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS30 and I-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS30 and I-10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern ZS30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (18MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS30
Street photography with Pentax I-10
66
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (198g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
46
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography advice
Pentax I-10 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (198g)
comes with touch focus
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging features
Pentax I-10 Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS30 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 Pentax Optio I-10
Alternative name Lumix DMC-TZ40 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 life 260 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $250 $310