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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72
Pentax K-70 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Pentax K-70
(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
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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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax I-10

 K-70 I-10 
RevealedJune 2016January 2010Newer by 78 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax K-70

 I-10 K-70 

Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Pentax I-10

 K-70 I-10 
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).

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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.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-70 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-70 Street photography factors
Pentax I-10 Street photography factors
71
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
good high ISO (102,400)
heavier than average in class (688 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-70 Sports photography factors
Pentax I-10 Sports photography factors
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery power (410 per charge)
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-70
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
64
weather proofing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (410 shots)
heavier than average in class (688g)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-70 Landscape photography info
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography info
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
36
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-70 Vlogging information
Pentax I-10 Vlogging information
71
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (688g)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-70 and Pentax I-10
 Pentax K-70Pentax Optio I-10
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