Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W90
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W90 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Released February 2010
Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W90 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Pentax. The image resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe I-10 was announced very close to the W90 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the I-10 scores vs the W90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio I-10 & Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are available at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax W90
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Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Pentax I-10
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Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Pentax W90
I-10 | W90 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | February 2010 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax I-10 enjoys 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 W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Examine the Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W90 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the I-10 vs the W90.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and W90 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the I-10 and W90.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration.
Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Pentax Optio I-10 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax Optio I-10 | Pentax Optio W90 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-01-25 | 2010-02-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | 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 range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 153 grams (0.34 lbs) | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $310 | $120 |