Nikon P7100 vs Pentax I-10

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon P7100 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the P7100 (1/1.7") and I-10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7100 was unveiled 2 years after the I-10 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the P7100 matches up vs the I-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7100 comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P7100 and Pentax I-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the P7100 compared to the I-10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and I-10 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P7100 and I-10.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P7100 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax I-10 will resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger P7100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.