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Nikon S8000 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Pentax I-10

 S8000 I-10 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Nikon S8000

 I-10 S8000 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Pentax I-10

 S8000 I-10 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 Street photography info
Pentax I-10 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
61
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography advice
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography advice
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging factors
Pentax I-10 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon S8000 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Pentax I-10
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Pentax Optio I-10
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