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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon S5300 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was launched 4 years after the I-10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S5300 matches up vs the I-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Pentax I-10

 S5300 I-10 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Nikon S5300

 I-10 S5300 

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Pentax I-10

 S5300 I-10 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5300 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S5300 vs the I-10.

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and I-10.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S5300 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger S5300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography information
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography information
41
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Street photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (138g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography advice
Pentax I-10 Sports photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography information
Pentax I-10 Travel photography information
66
lighter than others in class (138g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography details
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography details
46
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (180 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (138g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Pentax I-10
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S5300 Pentax Optio I-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-07 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-208mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 138g (0.30 lb) 153g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 180 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $310