Nikon S8000 vs Pentax I-10
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93 Imaging
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Nikon S8000 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Released June 2010
(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

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Nikon S8000 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The S8000 was introduced 5 months after the I-10 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S8000 grades against the I-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Pentax I-10
S8000 | I-10 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Nikon S8000
I-10 | S8000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Pentax I-10
S8000 | I-10 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Nikon S8000 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8000 features outer measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst 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).
Compare the Nikon S8000 and Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S8000 and the I-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and I-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S8000 and I-10.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S8000 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively.

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S8000 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-06-16 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 183 grams (0.40 lbs) | 153 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 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 model | EN-EL12 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $300 | $310 |