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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-1 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2011
Photography Glossary

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Pentax I-10 and Pentax WG-1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Pentax. The image resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was announced 12 months earlier than the WG-1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the I-10 scores vs the WG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax WG-1

 I-10 WG-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Pentax I-10

 WG-1 I-10 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Pentax WG-1

 I-10 WG-1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax I-10 provides 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 WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the I-10 compared to the WG-1.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and WG-1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the I-10 and WG-1.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax WG-1 to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older I-10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax I-10
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
37
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-1 Travel photography highlights
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1
36
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 Vlogging advice
Pentax WG-1 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Pentax WG-1
 Pentax Optio I-10Pentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio I-10 Pentax Optio WG-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-25 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153g (0.34 lbs) 157g (0.35 lbs)
Physical 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 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 life - 260 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $310 $350