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Nikon P310 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon P310 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon P300
  • Replacement is Nikon P330
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon P310 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon P310 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P310 was launched 2 years later than the I-10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the P310 matches up vs the I-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Pentax I-10

 P310 I-10 
AnnouncedJune 2012January 2010Fresher by 30 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Nikon P310

 I-10 P310 

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Pentax I-10

 P310 I-10 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon P310 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P310 versus Pentax I-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the P310 and the I-10.

Nikon P310 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and I-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P310 and I-10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon P310 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer P310 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P310 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P310
Street photography with Pentax I-10
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography advice
Pentax I-10 Sports photography advice
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography features
Pentax I-10 Travel photography features
71
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P310 Landscape photography details
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography details
55
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
36
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon P310 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Pentax I-10
 Nikon Coolpix P310Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Pentax Optio I-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-06-22 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, 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 194g (0.43 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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 230 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $700 $310