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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS7
Pentax I-10
(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
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS8 versus Pentax I-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was released 18 months after the I-10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ZS8 grades against the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Pentax I-10

 ZS8 I-10 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Panasonic ZS8

 I-10 ZS8 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax I-10

 ZS8 I-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS8 has outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS8 versus Pentax I-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS8 against the I-10.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS8 and I-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS8 and I-10.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS8 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger ZS8 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography features
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography features
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 as a Street photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (210g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography info
Pentax I-10 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography details
Pentax I-10 Travel photography details
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lighter than competitors in class (210g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS8
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
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quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS8
Vlogging with Pentax I-10
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax I-10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 Pentax Optio I-10
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 file format MPEG-4 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 grams (0.46 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 340 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 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 1 1
Cost at launch $275 $310