Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax I-10

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X10 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and I-10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X10 was introduced 2 years after the I-10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X10 scores against the I-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X10 & Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X10 has got outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the I-10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and I-10 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and I-10.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 has the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult. The more recent Fujifilm X10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.