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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax P80

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

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
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Pentax I-10 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Pentax. The image resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was released 6 months after the P80 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the I-10 matches up against the P80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax P80

 I-10 P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Pentax I-10

 P80 I-10 

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Pentax P80

 I-10 P80 
IntroducedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax I-10 comes with outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Pentax I-10 vs Pentax P80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the I-10 vs the P80.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and P80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the I-10 and P80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography info
Pentax P80 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography factors
Pentax P80 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography factors
Pentax P80 Travel photography factors
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
36
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
32
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P80 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Pentax P80
 Pentax Optio I-10Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio I-10 Pentax Optio P80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-25 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153 gr (0.34 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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-LI92 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $310 $200