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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is X-935
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
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was released 6 months earlier than the I-10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FE-5020 matches up versus the I-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Pentax I-10

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus FE-5020

		

		

			
 I-10 FE-5020 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax I-10

		

		

			
 FE-5020 I-10 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-5020 enjoys outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax I-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FE-5020 vs the I-10.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-5020 and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FE-5020 and I-10.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you really should take the release date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
21
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
27
 has manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography features
Pentax I-10 Street photography features
60
 weather sealing
 lighter than competition (137 grams)
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
56
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography advice
Pentax I-10 Sports photography advice
24
 weather sealing
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
31
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography factors
Pentax I-10 Travel photography factors
65
 lighter than competition (137g)
 weather sealing
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 low megapixels (12MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus FE-5020 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
31
 relatively wide (24mm)
 weather sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 no image stabilization
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
36
 has manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging advice
Pentax I-10 Vlogging advice
28
 relatively wide (24mm)
 lighter than competition (137 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
 no external microphone jack
28
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic jack
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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5020 and Pentax I-10
 Olympus FE-5020Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus FE-5020 Pentax Optio I-10
Also Known as X-935 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 137g (0.30 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media xD-Picture Card, microSD SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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