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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 3000
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
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Olympus Tough-3000 and Pentax I-10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Tough-3000 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Tough-3000 was announced about the same time to the I-10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Tough-3000 scores versus the I-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Pentax I-10

		

		

			
 Tough-3000 I-10 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus Tough-3000

		

		

			
 I-10 Tough-3000 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus Tough-3000 and Pentax I-10

		

		

			
 Tough-3000 I-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus Tough-3000 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Tough-3000 vs the I-10.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Tough-3000 and I-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Tough-3000 and I-10.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you should really factor the age  of the cameras into account.
	
			Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography information
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography information
21
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
27
 has manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography information
Pentax I-10 Street photography information
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
56
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography info
Pentax I-10 Sports photography info
36
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather sealing
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
31
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography factors
Pentax I-10 Travel photography factors
61
 weather sealing
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
 has built in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus Tough-3000
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
35
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
36
 has manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus Tough-3000
Vlogging with Pentax I-10
28
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone socket
28
 quite wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic port
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Olympus Tough-3000 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus Tough-3000 and Pentax I-10
 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 Pentax Optio I-10
Also Known as mju Tough 3000 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2010-01-25
Body design 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $310