Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax I-10

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and I-10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was revealed 4 years later than the I-10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up vs the I-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 & Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 has outside measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X30 versus Pentax I-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the I-10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and I-10 is 80 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and I-10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 provides the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more modern Fujifilm X30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.