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Pentax K20D vs Pentax I-10

Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Pentax K20D front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Pentax K20D vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Superseded the Pentax K10D
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
  • Announced January 2010
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Pentax K20D vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Pentax K20D and Pentax I-10, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the K20D (15MP) and I-10 (12MP) and the K20D (APS-C) and I-10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The K20D was manufactured 19 months prior to the I-10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the K20D grades vs the I-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Pentax I-10

 K20D I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax K20D

 I-10 K20D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010June 2008Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Pentax K20D and Pentax I-10

 K20D I-10 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Pentax K20D vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K20D comes with external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the K20D and the I-10.

Pentax K20D vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K20D and I-10 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Pentax K20D vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K20D vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K20D and I-10.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K20D featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K20D will produce extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older K20D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K20D vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Pentax K20D vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K20D vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K20D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
71
manual focus
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K20D Street photography information
Pentax I-10 Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K20D Sports photography details
Pentax I-10 Sports photography details
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K20D Travel photography details
Pentax I-10 Travel photography details
64
weather proof
MP count decent (15MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K20D Landscape photography features
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography features
70
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
small screen (2.7 inch)
36
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K20D Vlogging details
Pentax I-10 Vlogging details
9
no video
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Pentax K20D vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K20D and Pentax I-10
 Pentax K20DPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K20D Pentax Optio I-10
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2008-06-25 2010-01-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4672 x 3104 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800g (1.76 pounds) 153g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 639 not tested
Other
Battery ID D-LI50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $700 $310