Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax I-10

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus XZ-10 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was introduced 3 years after the I-10 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the I-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-10 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the XZ-10 against the I-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and I-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and I-10.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher XZ-10 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.