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Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
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Pentax MX-1 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Released July 2013
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
  • Released January 2010
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Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Pentax. The resolution of the MX-1 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly similar but the MX-1 (1/1.7") and I-10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The MX-1 was introduced 3 years after the I-10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the MX-1 matches up versus the I-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Pentax I-10

 MX-1 I-10 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2010Newer by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax MX-1

 I-10 MX-1 

Common features in the Pentax MX-1 and Pentax I-10

 MX-1 I-10 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax MX-1 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the MX-1 compared to the I-10.

Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the MX-1 and I-10 is 84 and 93 respectively.

Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the MX-1 and I-10.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The MX-1 features the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The fresher MX-1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography info
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography info
42
you can focus manually
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax MX-1 Street photography advice
Pentax I-10 Street photography advice
65
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (391g)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax MX-1 Sports photography factors
Pentax I-10 Sports photography factors
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (290 shots)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax MX-1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
61
better than average battery (290 CIPA)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (391g)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography information
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography information
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (290 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
36
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax MX-1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (391 grams)
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax MX-1 and Pentax I-10
 Pentax MX-1Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax MX-1 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-07-01 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 391 grams (0.86 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 208 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-Li-106 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $310