Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax I-10
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
- Launched August 2009
(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
- Revealed January 2010
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Let's look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe EX-Z280 was released 4 months before the I-10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z280 matches up against the I-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Pentax I-10
| EX-Z280 | I-10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Casio EX-Z280
| I-10 | EX-Z280 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Crisper display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Pentax I-10
| EX-Z280 | I-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2009 |  | January 2010 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z280 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z280 vs the I-10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z280 and I-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z280 and I-10.
Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Pentax |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z280 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-08-31 | 2010-01-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias 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 | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-104mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 115 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) | 153 gr (0.34 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 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-80 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $180 | $310 |