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Pentax K-r vs Pentax I-10

Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Pentax K-r front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Pentax K-r vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Launched March 2011
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
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Pentax K-r vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax K-r and Pentax I-10, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the K-r (APS-C) and I-10 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The K-r was brought out 14 months after the I-10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the K-r grades versus the I-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 K-r I-10 
ReleasedMarch 2011January 2010More modern by 14 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

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

 I-10 K-r 

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

 K-r I-10 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-r vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-r has outside measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the K-r vs the I-10.

Pentax K-r vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K-r and I-10 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Pentax K-r vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-r vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-r and I-10.

All in all, the two cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The K-r contains the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier. The more modern K-r provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Pentax K-r vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-r as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
63
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-r
Street photography with Pentax I-10
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-r as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
55
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
bad battery pack (470 CIPA)
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-r Travel photography features
Pentax I-10 Travel photography features
47
has built in flash
bad battery pack (470 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-r Landscape photography advice
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography advice
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (470 shots)
36
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-r Vlogging details
Pentax I-10 Vlogging details
26
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-r and Pentax I-10
 Pentax K-rPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-r Pentax Optio I-10
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-03-11 2010-01-25
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime II Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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 distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 598 gr (1.32 lbs) 153 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 755 not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI109,4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,100 $310