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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC100 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC100
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-FC100 (9MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC100 was introduced 12 months before the I-10 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the EX-FC100 grades vs the I-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Pentax I-10

 EX-FC100 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Casio EX-FC100

 I-10 EX-FC100 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax I-10

 EX-FC100 I-10 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC100 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-FC100 against the I-10.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FC100 and I-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC100 and I-10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax I-10 to produce more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FC100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Street photography features
Pentax I-10 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Sports photography factors
Pentax I-10 Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed focal length (()mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.6)
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Landscape photography information
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography information
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC100 Vlogging advice
Pentax I-10 Vlogging advice
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-FC100 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC100 and Pentax I-10
 Casio Exilim EX-FC100Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Pentax Optio I-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3456 x 2592 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.6-8.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 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 Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-40 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $310