Pentax I-10 vs Pentax VS20
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax VS20 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
- 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed January 2012
Pentax I-10 vs Pentax VS20 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Pentax I-10 versus Pentax VS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe I-10 was manufactured 24 months before the VS20 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the I-10 scores against the VS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax I-10 vs Pentax VS20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio I-10 & Pentax Optio VS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax VS20
I-10 | VS20 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Pentax I-10
VS20 | I-10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 24 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Pentax VS20
I-10 | VS20 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Pentax I-10 vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. 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) while the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Pentax I-10 versus Pentax VS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the I-10 against the VS20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and VS20 is 93 and 90 respectively.
Pentax I-10 vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the I-10 and VS20.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax VS20 to offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older I-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Pentax I-10 vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax VS20 Specifications
Pentax Optio I-10 | Pentax Optio VS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax Optio I-10 | Pentax Optio VS20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-01-25 | 2012-01-25 |
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 | 6.08 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 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 153g (0.34 lb) | 235g (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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-LI122 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $310 | $106 |