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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 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
  • Launched January 2010
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was unveiled 4 months earlier than the I-10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the I-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Pentax I-10

 EX-Z33 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Casio EX-Z33

 I-10 EX-Z33 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax I-10

 EX-Z33 I-10 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z33 against the I-10.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and I-10 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and I-10.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax I-10 to give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography features
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography features
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography info
Pentax I-10 Street photography info
55
lighter than average in class (106g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography features
Pentax I-10 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography details
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography details
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging details
Pentax I-10 Vlogging details
25
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Pentax I-10
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-31 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106g (0.23 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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-82 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
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $120 $310