Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax I-10

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS5 versus Pentax I-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS5 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was manufactured 5 months after the I-10 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ZS5 matches up versus the I-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 & Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS5 provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS5 and the I-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS5 and I-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS5 and I-10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account.