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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
65 Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-10 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30

Casio EX-10 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Revealed November 2013
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Casio EX-10 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and I-10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-10 was launched 3 years after the I-10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-10 grades vs the I-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Pentax I-10

		

		

			
 EX-10 I-10 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2010More modern by 47 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Casio EX-10

		

		

			
 I-10 EX-10 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-10 and Pentax I-10

		

		

			
 EX-10 I-10 
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-10 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 provides external measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-10 and the I-10.
Casio EX-10 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and I-10 is 83 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-10 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-10 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and I-10.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The EX-10 contains the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The younger EX-10 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Casio EX-10 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-10 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-10 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-10 Portrait photography info
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography info
42
 you can focus manually
 supports face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
27
 manual focus
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Casio EX-10
Street photography with Pentax I-10
67
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 comes with touch focus
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 heavier than others in class (384 grams)
56
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Casio EX-10 Sports photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Sports photography highlights
44
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 great battery (455 shots)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 no phase detect AF
31
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-10 Travel photography features
Pentax I-10 Travel photography features
65
 great battery (455 CIPA)
 comes with touch focus
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 heavier than others in class (384g)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
57
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-10 Landscape photography details
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography details
58
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 great battery (455 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low resolution (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
36
 manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Casio EX-10 Vlogging highlights
Pentax I-10 Vlogging highlights
33
 fairly wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 does not have mic socket
 heavier than others in class (384g)
28
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external microphone jack
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Casio EX-10 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-10 and Pentax I-10
 Casio Exilim EX-10Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-10 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-14 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS 3 Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 250s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 10.90 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 384 gr (0.85 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") 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 455 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-130A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $456 $310