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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax Q-S1 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-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2014
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Pentax I-10 versus Pentax Q-S1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Pentax. The resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the I-10 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.

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The I-10 was introduced 5 years earlier than the Q-S1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the I-10 grades vs the Q-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Pentax Q-S1

 I-10 Q-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Pentax I-10

 Q-S1 I-10 
IntroducedAugust 2014January 2010Newer by 55 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Pentax Q-S1

 I-10 Q-S1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax I-10 has physical dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax I-10 versus Pentax Q-S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the I-10 against the Q-S1.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and Q-S1 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the I-10 and Q-S1.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The I-10 has got the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged I-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
Portrait photography with Pentax Q-S1
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
focusing manually
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography details
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (203 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 Sports photography features
Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography features
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
lighter than competitors in class (203g)
has built in flash
bad battery pack (250 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography advice
36
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 Vlogging factors
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging factors
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (203g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Pentax Q-S1
 Pentax Optio I-10Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax Optio I-10 Pentax Q-S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-25 2014-08-04
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime Q Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153g (0.34 lb) 203g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $310 $250