Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax I-10
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Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
- Announced February 2009
(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

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm A100 was unveiled 11 months prior to the I-10 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm A100 grades against the I-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A100 & Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm A100 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Pentax I-10
Fujifilm A100 | I-10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Fujifilm A100
I-10 | Fujifilm A100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Pentax I-10
Fujifilm A100 | I-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 features exterior measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax I-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 versus the I-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A100 and I-10.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax I-10 to offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm A100 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix A100 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-02-04 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | 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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 124g (0.27 lb) | 153g (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $0 | $310 |