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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was brought out 11 months earlier than the I-10 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades against the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Pentax I-10

 Fujifilm Z30 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Fujifilm Z30

 I-10 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax I-10

 Fujifilm Z30 I-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 offers physical measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the I-10.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and I-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and I-10.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax I-10 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography details
Pentax I-10 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Sports photography highlights
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography advice
Pentax I-10 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (110 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Pentax I-10
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-17 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 NP-45 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $310