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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Olympus SH-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-2
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
  • Announced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax I-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SH-3 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-3 was introduced 6 years later than the I-10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SH-3 matches up versus the I-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Pentax I-10

 SH-3 I-10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2010More recent by 74 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus SH-3

 I-10 SH-3 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus SH-3 and Pentax I-10

 SH-3 I-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus SH-3 enjoys outer measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SH-3 against the I-10.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SH-3 and I-10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-3 and I-10.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SH-3 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SH-3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography factors
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography factors
44
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Street photography factors
Pentax I-10 Street photography factors
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than average in class (271g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SH-3
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Travel photography factors
Pentax I-10 Travel photography factors
74
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
features touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography advice
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography advice
55
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
36
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average in class (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus SH-3 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SH-3 and Pentax I-10
 Olympus Stylus SH-3Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SH-3 Pentax Optio I-10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-08 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 271g (0.60 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") 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 life 380 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $579 $310