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Olympus FE-5020 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus FE-5020 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

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
Photography Glossary

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

 FE-5020 I-10 

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).

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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
Cost at launch $160 $310