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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Released September 2010
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
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Casio EX-ZR10 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR10 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR10 was announced 8 months later than the I-10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the EX-ZR10 grades versus the I-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Pentax I-10

 EX-ZR10 I-10 
RevealedSeptember 2010January 2010Fresher by 8 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Casio EX-ZR10

 I-10 EX-ZR10 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax I-10

 EX-ZR10 I-10 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR10 provides outer measurements of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR10 compared to the I-10.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR10 and I-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR10 and I-10.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer EX-ZR10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography info
Pentax I-10 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography details
Pentax I-10 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR10 Travel photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Travel photography highlights
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR10
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR10
Vlogging with Pentax I-10
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Casio EX-ZR10 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR10 and Pentax I-10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR10Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 Pentax Optio I-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-20 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-110 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $190 $310