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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax S1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax S1 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
  • Launched January 2010
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Pentax I-10 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The I-10 was announced 13 months earlier than the S1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the I-10 scores against the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax S1

 I-10 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Pentax I-10

 S1 I-10 
LaunchedMarch 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Pentax S1

 I-10 S1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in 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") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Pentax I-10 and Pentax S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the I-10 compared to the S1.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and S1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the I-10 and S1.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax S1 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged I-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography features
Pentax S1 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography info
Pentax S1 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 Sports photography details
Pentax S1 Sports photography details
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax I-10
Travel photography with Pentax S1
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
Landscape photography with Pentax S1
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Pentax S1
 Pentax Optio I-10Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio I-10 Pentax Optio S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-25 2011-03-02
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 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 grams (0.34 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $310 $174