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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2010
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released September 2011
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax I-10 versus Pentax RZ18, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was introduced 19 months prior to the RZ18 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the I-10 scores versus the RZ18 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax RZ18

 I-10 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Pentax I-10

 RZ18 I-10 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Pentax RZ18

 I-10 RZ18 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax I-10 has got external dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the I-10 versus the RZ18.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and RZ18 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the I-10 and RZ18.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax RZ18 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged I-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography highlights
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (178g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 Sports photography features
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography features
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography factors
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
environment proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Landscape photography camera
36
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 Vlogging info
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
30
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Pentax RZ18
 Pentax Optio I-10Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio I-10 Pentax Optio RZ18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-25 2011-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 gr (0.34 pounds) 178 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $310 $210