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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W90

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Pentax W90
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax W90

 I-10 W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Pentax I-10

 W90 I-10 

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Pentax W90

 I-10 W90 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar age
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and W90 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography advice
Pentax W90 Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax I-10
Street photography with Pentax W90
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 Sports photography factors
Pentax W90 Sports photography factors
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography factors
Pentax W90 Travel photography factors
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
weather proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 Landscape photography features
Pentax W90 Landscape photography features
36
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 Vlogging information
Pentax W90 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Pentax W90
 Pentax Optio I-10Pentax Optio W90
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