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Nikon P330 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon P330 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P310
  • Later Model is Nikon P340
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon P330 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon P330 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the P330 (1/1.7") and I-10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The P330 was brought out 3 years after the I-10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P330 scores vs the I-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Pentax I-10

 P330 I-10 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2010Newer by 38 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Nikon P330

 I-10 P330 

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Pentax I-10

 P330 I-10 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon P330 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P330 enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has specifications 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 the Nikon P330 vs Pentax I-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the P330 vs the I-10.

Nikon P330 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P330 and I-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and I-10.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The P330 offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The more recent P330 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon P330 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 Portrait photography information
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography information
41
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 Street photography advice
Pentax I-10 Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography info
Pentax I-10 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 Travel photography factors
Pentax I-10 Travel photography factors
61
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (200 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P330
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P330
Vlogging with Pentax I-10
36
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon P330 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Pentax I-10
 Nikon Coolpix P330Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix P330 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-03-04 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 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 MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200g (0.44 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
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 rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 213 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $500 $310