Pentax K-70 vs Pentax I-10
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Revealed June 2016
- Newer Model is Pentax KF
(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

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
The following is a extensive overview of the Pentax K-70 and Pentax I-10, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and I-10 (12MP) and the K-70 (APS-C) and I-10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

The K-70 was released 6 years after the I-10 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the K-70 scores vs the I-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-70 & Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-70 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax I-10
K-70 | I-10 | |||
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Revealed | June 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 78 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax K-70
I-10 | K-70 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Pentax I-10
K-70 | I-10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Pentax K-70 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-70 offers exterior measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Pentax K-70 and Pentax I-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the K-70 against the I-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-70 and I-10 is 62 and 93 respectively.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-70 and I-10.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-70 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-70 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger K-70 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Pentax K-70 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-70 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2016-06-08 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | PRIME MII | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 102400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 688g (1.52 lb) | 153g (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $649 | $310 |