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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7010
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 7010 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 7010 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was released 6 months prior to the I-10 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 7010 scores against the I-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Pentax I-10

 7010 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus 7010

 I-10 7010 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Pentax I-10

 7010 I-10 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 7010 vs Pentax I-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 7010 versus the I-10.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and I-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and I-10.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of images though you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography details
Pentax I-10 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography information
Pentax I-10 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography advice
Pentax I-10 Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging highlights
Pentax I-10 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus 7010 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Pentax I-10
 Olympus Stylus 7010Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Pentax Optio I-10
Alternative name mju 7010 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 LI-42B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $200 $310