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Pentax 645D vs Pentax I-10

Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66
Pentax 645D front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Pentax 645D vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Pentax 645D
(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
Pentax I-10
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Pentax I-10

 645D I-10 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax 645D

 I-10 645D 

Common features in the Pentax 645D and Pentax I-10

 645D I-10 
AnnouncedMarch 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax 645D vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax 645D vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Pentax 645D vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax 645D vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax 645D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
amazing MP (40MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW files
no liveview
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax 645D
Street photography with Pentax I-10
58
sensor size is large (Medium format)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax 645D Sports photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Sports photography highlights
63
amazing MP (40MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (800 per charge)
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax 645D Travel photography information
Pentax I-10 Travel photography information
55
weather proof
amazing MP (40MP)
terrible battery (800 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax 645D Landscape photography factors
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography factors
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
good sized screen (3")
amazing MP (40MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
no low pass filter
saves RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (800 CIPA)
36
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax 645D Vlogging advice
Pentax I-10 Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Pentax 645D vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax 645D and Pentax I-10
 Pentax 645DPentax Optio I-10
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