Pentax 645D vs Pentax I-10
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Pentax 645D vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 40MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
- Introduced March 2010
- Renewed by Pentax 645Z
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
Pentax 645D vs Pentax I-10 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax 645D and Pentax I-10, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and I-10 (12MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and I-10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 645D was announced 2 months later than the I-10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the 645D grades versus the I-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax 645D vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax 645D and Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax 645D Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Pentax I-10
645D | I-10 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax 645D
I-10 | 645D |
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Common features in the Pentax 645D and Pentax I-10
645D | I-10 | |||
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Announced | March 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Pentax 645D vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax 645D offers external measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Pentax 645D and Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 645D and the I-10.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 645D and I-10 is 50 and 93 respectively.
Pentax 645D vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 645D and I-10.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 645D with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax 645D will offer you extra detail with its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.
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Pentax 645D vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Pentax 645D | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax 645D | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Class | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-03-10 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Large SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime II | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | Medium format | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 40 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 7264 x 5440 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
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 | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax 645AF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
Total lenses | 6 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.85x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/125 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 1480 grams (3.26 lb) | 153 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1262 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Retail pricing | $4,000 | $310 |