Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX5
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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011
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Below is a complete overview of the Pentax I-10 and Ricoh CX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the CX5 (10MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe I-10 was brought out 18 months prior to the CX5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the I-10 matches up versus the CX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio I-10 and Ricoh CX5. The entire galleries are available at Pentax I-10 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Ricoh CX5
| I-10 | CX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Pentax I-10
| CX5 | I-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Ricoh CX5
| I-10 | CX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax I-10 comes with exterior dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the I-10 and the CX5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and CX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the I-10 and CX5.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax I-10 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older I-10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
| Pentax Optio I-10 | Ricoh CX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Ricoh |
| Model | Pentax Optio I-10 | Ricoh CX5 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-01-25 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Prime | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
| 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 | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 153 grams (0.34 lbs) | 205 grams (0.45 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 model | D-LI92 | DB-100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $310 | $399 |