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Pentax K-x vs Pentax I-10

Portability
69 Imaging
52 Features
47 Overall
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Pentax K-x front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Pentax K-x vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched December 2009
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Pentax K-x vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Pentax K-x vs Pentax I-10, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Pentax. The resolution of the K-x (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very close but the K-x (APS-C) and I-10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The K-x was brought out within a month of the I-10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the K-x scores versus the I-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

		

		

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

		

		

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

		

		

			
 K-x I-10 
LaunchedDecember 2009January 2010Same generation
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax K-x vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-x enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Pentax K-x vs Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the K-x vs the I-10.
Pentax K-x vs Pentax I-10 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-x and I-10 is 69 and 93 respectively.
Pentax K-x vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax K-x vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-x and I-10.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor sizing. The K-x provides the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier.
	
			Pentax K-x vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

					

		Pentax K-x vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax K-x Portrait photography factors
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography factors
63
 manual focus
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
27
 manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Pentax K-x Street photography advice
Pentax I-10 Street photography advice
67
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 screen does not articulate
56
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Pentax K-x as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
61
 max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 good battery life (1,900 CIPA)
 has phase detect AF
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
31
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Pentax K-x Travel photography advice
Pentax I-10 Travel photography advice
54
 good battery life (1,900 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
57
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax K-x Landscape photography information
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography information
61
 manual focus
 change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 good battery life (1,900 shots)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
 manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax K-x Vlogging factors
Pentax I-10 Vlogging factors
27
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detection focusing
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
28
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing microphone socket
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Pentax K-x vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-x and Pentax I-10
 Pentax K-xPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-x Pentax Optio I-10
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-12-23 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 16.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 580 grams (1.28 lb) 153 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 811 not tested
Other
Battery life 1900 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $600 $310