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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Announced January 2013
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 SL1000 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Pentax I-10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was unveiled 2 years after the I-10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores versus the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Pentax I-10

		

		

			
 Fujifilm SL1000 I-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Fujifilm SL1000

		

		

			
 I-10 Fujifilm SL1000 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Pentax I-10

		

		

			
 Fujifilm SL1000 I-10 
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL1000 offers physical measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has measurements 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 SL1000 versus Pentax I-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs the I-10.
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and I-10 is 61 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL1000 and I-10.
As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm SL1000 to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm SL1000 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography details
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography details
44
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 saves RAW files
 lack of manual focus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
27
 manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 low resolution (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography information
Pentax I-10 Street photography information
56
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (659g)
56
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
53
 great zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 good battery (350 per charge)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography factors
Pentax I-10 Travel photography factors
54
 good battery (350 per charge)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 great zoom (1200mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (659g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
57
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 low resolution (12MP)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography info
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography info
49
 really wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 saves RAW files
 good battery (350 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of Time Lapse function
36
 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging information
Pentax I-10 Vlogging information
24
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (659 grams)
28
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Pentax I-10
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Pentax Optio I-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-01-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 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 659 gr (1.45 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 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 life 350 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $600 $310