Nikon L810 vs Pentax I-10
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Nikon L810 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L810 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Pentax I-10
L810 | I-10 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 25 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Nikon L810
I-10 | L810 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Pentax I-10
L810 | I-10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Nikon L810 vs Pentax I-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L810 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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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 |