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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Pentax. The resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was released 4 years prior to the WG-10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the I-10 scores against the WG-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 I-10 WG-10 

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

 WG-10 I-10 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 41 months

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

 I-10 WG-10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax I-10 enjoys external dimensions 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 WG-10 has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and WG-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

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

Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the I-10 and WG-10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax WG-10 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older I-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-10 Portrait photography information
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography features
Pentax WG-10 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 Sports photography features
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography features
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography highlights
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
weather proofing
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-10 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)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax I-10
Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Pentax I-10 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Pentax WG-10
 Pentax Optio I-10Pentax WG-10
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax Optio I-10 Pentax WG-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-25 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 0.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 1.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153 gr (0.34 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 260 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $310 $0