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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44
Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
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-ZR1000 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax I-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR1000 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR1000 was launched 2 years later than the I-10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the EX-ZR1000 matches up versus the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR1000 over the Pentax I-10

 EX-ZR1000 I-10 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2010Fresher by 33 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Casio EX-ZR1000

 I-10 EX-ZR1000 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax I-10

 EX-ZR1000 I-10 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR1000 has got outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-ZR1000 versus the I-10.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR1000 and I-10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR1000 and I-10.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR1000 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer EX-ZR1000 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
43
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 as a Street photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR1000
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
50
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Travel photography info
Pentax I-10 Travel photography info
70
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (255g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Landscape photography info
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography info
51
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR1000 Vlogging details
Pentax I-10 Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (255 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR1000 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR1000 and Pentax I-10
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Casio Pentax
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR1000 Pentax Optio I-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-25 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Prime
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-300mm (12.5x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting 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
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 255g (0.56 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 life 470 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-130 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $572 $310