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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
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
  • Introduced January 2010
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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Fujifilm X20 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and I-10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was launched 3 years after the I-10 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X20 scores versus the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Pentax I-10

 Fujifilm X20 I-10 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2010More modern by 40 months
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Fujifilm X20

 I-10 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Pentax I-10

 Fujifilm X20 I-10 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 provides external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X20 versus Pentax I-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the I-10.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and I-10 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and I-10.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 offers the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The younger Fujifilm X20 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography advice
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography advice
46
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000s)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than average (353 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography advice
Pentax I-10 Sports photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (270 per charge)
has phase detect AF
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography features
Pentax I-10 Travel photography features
60
good battery (270 shots)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (353g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
good battery (270 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging details
Pentax I-10 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (353g)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Pentax I-10
 Fujifilm X20Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm X20 Pentax Optio I-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-04-29 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Prime
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353g (0.78 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 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 life 270 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $310