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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Casio Exilim EX-H10 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-H10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 62 x 24mm
  • Introduced June 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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-H10 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H10 was released 7 months prior to the I-10 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-H10 scores vs the I-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H10 over the Pentax I-10

 EX-H10 I-10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Casio EX-H10

 I-10 EX-H10 
IntroducedJanuary 2010June 2009Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Casio EX-H10 and Pentax I-10

 EX-H10 I-10 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-H10 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-H10 versus the I-10.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H10 and I-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H10 and I-10.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images though you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged EX-H10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Portrait photography info
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Street photography details
Pentax I-10 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Sports photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-H10
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
57
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H10 Landscape photography details
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography details
41
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-H10
Vlogging with Pentax I-10
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-H10 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H10 and Pentax I-10
 Casio Exilim EX-H10Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Name Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-H10 Pentax Optio I-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-06-11 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD 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 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 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 62 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 model NP-90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $310