Pentax K-5 vs Pentax I-10

Below, we are analyzing the Pentax K-5 vs Pentax I-10, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the K-5 (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) and the K-5 (APS-C) and I-10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-5 was released 11 months after the I-10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the K-5 grades vs the I-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 and Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 has got exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the K-5 compared to the I-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 and I-10 is 60 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 and I-10.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-5 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-5 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent K-5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.