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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Launched January 2014
Pentax I-10
(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
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax I-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was launched 4 years after the I-10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SP-100 scores versus the I-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Pentax I-10

 SP-100 I-10 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus SP-100

 I-10 SP-100 

Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax I-10

 SP-100 I-10 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 has got external dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-100 versus the I-10.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-100 and I-10 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-100 and I-10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SP-100 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SP-100 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography information
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography information
44
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Street photography features
Pentax I-10 Street photography features
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (594g)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-100
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-100
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
53
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (594 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography factors
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography factors
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-100 Vlogging details
Pentax I-10 Vlogging details
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (594 grams)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-100 and Pentax I-10
 Olympus Stylus SP-100Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus SP-100 Pentax Optio I-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-29 2010-01-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 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 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional 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 594 grams (1.31 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") 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 330 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $400 $310