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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8010
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 8010 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus 8010 versus Pentax I-10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was announced about the same time to the I-10 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 8010 grades against the I-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Pentax I-10

 8010 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus 8010

 I-10 8010 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Pentax I-10

 8010 I-10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 8010 versus Pentax I-10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 8010 and the I-10.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and I-10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and I-10.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus 8010 to resolve greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography information
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (13MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (245g)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography factors
Pentax I-10 Sports photography factors
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 8010
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
64
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (245g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (245 grams)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Pentax I-10
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Pentax Optio I-10
Otherwise known as mju Tough 8010 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) 153 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 ID Li-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $600 $310