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Pentax H90 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Pentax Optio H90 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30

Pentax H90 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Pentax H90
(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 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
  • Announced January 2010
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax H90 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the H90 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H90 was revealed very close to the I-10 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the H90 grades vs the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Pentax I-10

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax H90

		

		

			
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Common features in the Pentax H90 and Pentax I-10

		

		

			
 H90 I-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus  More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax H90 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax H90 features outer measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax H90 versus Pentax I-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the H90 and the I-10.
Pentax H90 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H90 and I-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Pentax H90 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax H90 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the H90 and I-10.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files although you will want to factor the production date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Pentax H90 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax H90 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax H90 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax H90 Portrait photography details
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography details
27
 focusing manually
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
27
 focusing manually
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Pentax H90 Street photography advice
Pentax I-10 Street photography advice
56
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
56
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Pentax H90 Sports photography details
Pentax I-10 Sports photography details
31
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
31
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking autofocus
 low fps (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Pentax H90 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
57
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Pentax H90
Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
36
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
36
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7")
 lack of manual mode
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax H90 Vlogging information
Pentax I-10 Vlogging information
28
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic jack
28
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone support
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Pentax H90 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax H90 and Pentax I-10
 Pentax Optio H90Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio H90 Pentax Optio I-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-25 2010-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 153g (0.34 lbs) 153g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID D-LI68 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $150 $310