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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-925
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-4000 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-4000 was manufactured 6 months before the I-10 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the FE-4000 matches up vs the I-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Pentax I-10

		

		

			
 FE-4000 I-10 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus FE-4000

		

		

			
 I-10 FE-4000 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax I-10

		

		

			
 FE-4000 I-10 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus FE-4000 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while 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).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FE-4000 compared to the I-10.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-4000 and I-10.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to take the age  of the cameras into account.
	
			Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
21
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
27
 manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus FE-4000
Street photography with Pentax I-10
55
 lighter than competition in class (136g)
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
56
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
17
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
31
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking autofocus
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography features
Pentax I-10 Travel photography features
62
 lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
 has built in flash
 really wide (26mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
57
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography advice
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography advice
28
 really wide (26mm)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
36
 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-4000 Vlogging info
Pentax I-10 Vlogging info
28
 really wide (26mm)
 lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
 lack of microphone port
28
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax I-10
 Olympus FE-4000Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-4000 Pentax Optio I-10
Also called as X-925 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $130 $310