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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax I-10

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
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
  • Released January 2010
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Pentax I-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly similar but the F300EXR (1/2") and I-10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was launched 6 months after the I-10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the F300EXR scores versus the I-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Pentax I-10

 F300EXR I-10 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 I-10 F300EXR 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax I-10

 F300EXR I-10 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F300EXR versus Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the F300EXR compared to the I-10.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and I-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and I-10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The F300EXR has got the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography advice
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Street photography with Pentax I-10
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
34
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography information
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography information
38
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax I-10
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Pentax Optio I-10
Other name FinePix F305EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-21 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $310