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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax I-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was unveiled 18 months later than the I-10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the EX-ZR100 scores against the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Pentax I-10

 EX-ZR100 I-10 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 I-10 EX-ZR100 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax I-10

 EX-ZR100 I-10 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-ZR100 comes with physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-ZR100 versus the I-10.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR100 and I-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR100 and I-10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern EX-ZR100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography advice
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography advice
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (204 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR100
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
46
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography features
Pentax I-10 Travel photography features
63
lighter than average in class (204g)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
Vlogging with Pentax I-10
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (204g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Casio EX-ZR100 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR100 and Pentax I-10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 40.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
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 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 - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $310