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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
64
Overall
47
Casio Exilim EX-100 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/20000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 389g - 119 x 67 x 50mm
  • Launched February 2014
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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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Let's look closer at the Casio EX-100 and Pentax I-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and I-10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-100 was introduced 4 years after the I-10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-100 grades versus the I-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-100 over the Pentax I-10

 EX-100 I-10 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 50 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Casio EX-100

 I-10 EX-100 

Common features in the Casio EX-100 and Pentax I-10

 EX-100 I-10 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-100 has physical measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-100 compared to the I-10.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and I-10 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and I-10.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-100 comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The younger EX-100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-100 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-100 Portrait photography information
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography information
42
focusing manually
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-100 Street photography details
Pentax I-10 Street photography details
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
49
high shutter speed (1/20,000s)
high max frames per second (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (390 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-100
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
63
better than average battery (390 shots)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-100 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography highlights
53
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (390 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
36
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-100 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-100 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-100 and Pentax I-10
 Casio Exilim EX-100Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-100 Pentax Optio I-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-06 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Super Clear LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/20000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.10 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 389g (0.86 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 390 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $572 $310