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Nikon P300 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon P300 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Updated by Nikon P310
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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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Nikon P300 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon P300 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the P300 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P300 was revealed 17 months after the I-10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the P300 scores against the I-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Pentax I-10

 P300 I-10 
IntroducedMay 2011January 2010More modern by 17 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Nikon P300

 I-10 P300 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Pentax I-10

 P300 I-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon P300 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon P300 has got physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the P300 against the I-10.

Nikon P300 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and I-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P300 and I-10.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher P300 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon P300 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P300 Portrait photography details
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography details
27
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P300
Street photography with Pentax I-10
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P300 Sports photography information
Pentax I-10 Sports photography information
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography advice
Pentax I-10 Travel photography advice
63
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P300 Landscape photography factors
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography factors
43
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P300 Vlogging info
Pentax I-10 Vlogging info
36
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon P300 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Pentax I-10
 Nikon Coolpix P300Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Pentax Optio I-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-05-31 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189g (0.42 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 240 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $500 $310