Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax I-10

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax I-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS40 (18MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was manufactured 4 years later than the I-10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZS40 scores vs the I-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS40 enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS40 vs Pentax I-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS40 versus the I-10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS40 and I-10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS40 and I-10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to provide more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer ZS40 provides an advantage in sensor technology.