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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax I-10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax I-10 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and I-10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was announced 24 months after the I-10 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades vs the I-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Pentax I-10

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR I-10 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 I-10 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Pentax I-10

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR I-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR provides outer measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Pentax I-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus the I-10.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and I-10.

Clearly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm Z1000EXR should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography info
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography info
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Street photography with Pentax I-10
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
43
pretty wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging details
Pentax I-10 Vlogging details
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Pentax I-10
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Pentax Optio I-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 157g (0.35 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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 220 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $310