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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ305
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was introduced within a month of the I-10 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the JZ300 matches up against the I-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Pentax I-10

 JZ300 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 I-10 JZ300 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax I-10

 JZ300 I-10 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the JZ300 vs the I-10.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and I-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and I-10.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you need to take the production date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Pentax I-10
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography details
Pentax I-10 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography advice
Pentax I-10 Travel photography advice
61
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging details
Pentax I-10 Vlogging details
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax I-10
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Pentax Optio I-10
Also called as FinePix JZ305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $310