Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax I-10
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Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax MX-1 and Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax MX-1 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Pentax I-10
MX-1 | I-10 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 42 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax MX-1
I-10 | MX-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax MX-1 and Pentax I-10
MX-1 | I-10 | |||
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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).
See the Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax I-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax MX-1 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Pentax MX-1 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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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 |