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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax Q

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax Q 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
  • Announced January 2010
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Introduced June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax Q Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Pentax I-10 versus Pentax Q, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was revealed 17 months before the Q which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the I-10 grades vs the Q with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax Q

 I-10 Q 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Pentax I-10

 Q I-10 
IntroducedJune 2011January 2010More modern by 17 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Pentax Q

 I-10 Q 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax I-10 offers physical measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax I-10 versus Pentax Q in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the I-10 against the Q.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and Q is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the I-10 and Q.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged I-10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography details
Pentax Q Portrait photography details
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography factors
Pentax Q Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (180g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 Sports photography factors
Pentax Q Sports photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography information
Pentax Q Travel photography information
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
lighter than competition (180g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
bad battery (230 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q as a Landscape photography camera
36
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 Vlogging highlights
Pentax Q Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (180 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Pentax Q
 Pentax Optio I-10Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio I-10 Pentax Q
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-25 2011-06-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153 grams (0.34 pounds) 180 grams (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life - 230 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $310 $695