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Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Olympus VG-160 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus VG-160 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was introduced 24 months after the I-10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the VG-160 scores vs the I-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Pentax I-10

 VG-160 I-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus VG-160

 I-10 VG-160 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Pentax I-10

 VG-160 I-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the VG-160 and the I-10.

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and I-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-160 and I-10.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-160 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern VG-160 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography information
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography information
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
Sports photography with Pentax I-10
27
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (165 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus VG-160 Travel photography details
Pentax I-10 Travel photography details
66
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (165 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (165 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (26mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus VG-160 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Pentax I-10
 Olympus VG-160Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus VG-160 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 165 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-70B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $90 $310