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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H30 and Pentax I-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H30 was manufactured 12 months later than the I-10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the EX-H30 scores vs the I-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Pentax I-10

 EX-H30 I-10 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Casio EX-H30

 I-10 EX-H30 

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Pentax I-10

 EX-H30 I-10 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 features outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-H30 against the I-10.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H30 and I-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H30 and I-10.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-H30 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher EX-H30 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-H30
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
38
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Street photography information
Pentax I-10 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (201g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging highlights
Pentax I-10 Vlogging highlights
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Pentax I-10
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-H30 Pentax Optio I-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine 5.0 Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201 grams (0.44 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $709 $310