Olympus 7000 vs Pentax I-10

Here is a complete review of the Olympus 7000 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was unveiled 12 months before the I-10 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the 7000 matches up vs the I-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Pentax Optio I-10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 7000 vs the I-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and I-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and I-10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older 7000 will be behind in sensor innovation.