Pentax K-r vs Pentax I-10
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Pentax K-r vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-r and Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-r Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Pentax I-10
K-r | I-10 | |||
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Released | March 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 14 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax K-r
I-10 | K-r |
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Common features in the Pentax K-r and Pentax I-10
K-r | I-10 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Pentax K-r and Pentax I-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Pentax K-r | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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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 |