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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-S12 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-S12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.8-7.9) lens
  • 111g - 95 x 60 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
  • Released January 2010
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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-S12 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-S12 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-S12 was released 12 months before the I-10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-S12 scores versus the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S12 over the Pentax I-10

 EX-S12 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Casio EX-S12

 I-10 EX-S12 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Casio EX-S12 and Pentax I-10

 EX-S12 I-10 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S12 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-S12 against the I-10.

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S12 and I-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S12 and I-10.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The older EX-S12 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Street photography advice
Pentax I-10 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (111g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S12 Travel photography factors
Pentax I-10 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (111g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S12 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-S12
Vlogging with Pentax I-10
25
lighter than competition in class (111 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Casio EX-S12 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S12 and Pentax I-10
 Casio Exilim EX-S12Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-S12 Pentax Optio I-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-01-25
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-7.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 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 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-60 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC memory card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $119 $310