Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax I-10
88 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus SH-50 versus Pentax I-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SH-50 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SH-50 was launched 2 years after the I-10 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SH-50 grades versus the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SH-50 and Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Pentax I-10
SH-50 | I-10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 36 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus SH-50
I-10 | SH-50 |
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Common features in the Olympus SH-50 and Pentax I-10
SH-50 | I-10 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-50 features exterior measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SH-50 versus Pentax I-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-50 versus the I-10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and I-10 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and I-10.
Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SH-50 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SH-50 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Olympus SH-50 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SH-50 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | Prime |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) | 153 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | SLB-10A | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $310 |