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Nikon L810 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon L810 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Successor is Nikon L820
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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Nikon L810 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon L810 vs Pentax I-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was launched 2 years after the I-10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the L810 matches up vs the I-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Pentax I-10

 L810 I-10 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Nikon L810

 I-10 L810 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Pentax I-10

 L810 I-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon L810 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L810 comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the L810 versus the I-10.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and I-10 is 74 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and I-10.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L810 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer L810 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography information
Pentax I-10 Street photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography info
Pentax I-10 Sports photography info
44
amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
60
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (585mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography factors
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography factors
41
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
36
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L810
Vlogging with Pentax I-10
27
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon L810 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Pentax I-10
 Nikon Coolpix L810Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Pentax Optio I-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2010-01-25
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.2 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 gr (0.95 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 300 shots -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $280 $310