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Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS50
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS45 versus Pentax I-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the ZS45 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS45 was manufactured 5 years later than the I-10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the ZS45 grades against the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Pentax I-10

 ZS45 I-10 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2010More recent by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic ZS45

 I-10 ZS45 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS45 and Pentax I-10

 ZS45 I-10 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS45 offers exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Panasonic ZS45 versus Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS45 versus the I-10.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS45 and I-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS45 and I-10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger ZS45 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS45
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 as a Street photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (249g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography info
Pentax I-10 Sports photography info
56
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (350 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography factors
Pentax I-10 Travel photography factors
71
good battery life (350 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (249g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography advice
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography advice
48
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (350 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging highlights
Pentax I-10 Vlogging highlights
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (249 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic ZS45 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS45 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 Pentax Optio I-10
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 249 grams (0.55 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $310