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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W80

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W80 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 W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced June 2009
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Pentax. The image resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was unveiled 8 months after the W80 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the I-10 grades against the W80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax W80

 I-10 W80 
IntroducedJanuary 2010June 2009More modern by 8 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Pentax I-10

 W80 I-10 

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Pentax W80

 I-10 W80 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in 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) whilst the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the I-10 versus the W80.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and W80 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the I-10 and W80.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images although you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern I-10 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography features
Pentax W80 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography info
Pentax W80 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 Sports photography factors
Pentax W80 Sports photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
24
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography info
Pentax W80 Travel photography info
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
weather proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W80 Landscape photography factors
36
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
37
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 Vlogging details
Pentax W80 Vlogging details
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Pentax W80
 Pentax Optio I-10Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio I-10 Pentax Optio W80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-25 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID D-LI92 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $310 $250