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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax I-10

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Introduced December 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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax I-10 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very well matched but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and I-10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-2 iHS was released 2 years after the I-10 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the XZ-2 iHS scores against the I-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Pentax I-10

 XZ-2 iHS I-10 
RevealedDecember 2012January 2010Newer by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 I-10 XZ-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Pentax I-10

 XZ-2 iHS I-10 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS features external dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the XZ-2 iHS against the I-10.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-2 iHS and I-10 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and I-10.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more recent XZ-2 iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
46
you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
66
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (346g)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography details
Pentax I-10 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (340 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
61
great battery power (340 CIPA)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (346g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography highlights
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
great battery power (340 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging details
Pentax I-10 Vlogging details
36
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (346 grams)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Pentax I-10
 Olympus XZ-2 iHSPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus XZ-2 iHS Pentax Optio I-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-12-18 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 35 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.60 m (ISO 800) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 346 gr (0.76 lb) 153 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 216 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-90B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $450 $310