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Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm A170 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was introduced 6 months earlier than the I-10 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm A170 grades against the I-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Pentax I-10

 Fujifilm A170 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Fujifilm A170

 I-10 Fujifilm A170 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Pentax I-10

 Fujifilm A170 I-10 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm A170 and Pentax I-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the I-10.

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and I-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and I-10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax I-10 to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography info
Pentax I-10 Street photography info
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography info
Pentax I-10 Sports photography info
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography features
Pentax I-10 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Pentax I-10
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $80 $310