Olympus FE-4000 vs Pentax I-10

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-4000 & Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-4000 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Olympus FE-4000 and Pentax I-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4000 and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

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.