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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed November 2009
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-FC150 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-FC150 (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FC150 was announced 2 months before the I-10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-FC150 scores against the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Pentax I-10

 EX-FC150 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Casio EX-FC150

 I-10 EX-FC150 

Common features in the Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax I-10

 EX-FC150 I-10 
ReleasedNovember 2009January 2010Same age
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-FC150 has outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-FC150 compared to the I-10.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-FC150 and I-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-FC150 and I-10.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax I-10 to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Street photography factors
Pentax I-10 Street photography factors
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-FC150
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
30
high max fps (40.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography factors
Pentax I-10 Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography highlights
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FC150 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-FC150 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FC150 and Pentax I-10
 Casio Exilim EX-FC150Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FC150 Pentax Optio I-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-11-16 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-4.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 40.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 173 grams (0.38 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $350 $310