Olympus 8000 vs Pentax I-10

Let's look more closely at the Olympus 8000 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the I-10 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 8000 matches up versus the I-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 8000 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 8000 vs the I-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and I-10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and I-10.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always factor the age of the cameras into account.