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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh G700SE 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
  • Launched January 2010
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Released October 2010
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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh G700SE, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Ricoh. The image resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was revealed 8 months before the G700SE and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the I-10 scores vs the G700SE in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Ricoh G700SE

 I-10 G700SE 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Pentax I-10

 G700SE I-10 
ReleasedOctober 2010January 2010More modern by 8 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Ricoh G700SE

 I-10 G700SE 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax I-10 has got 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) while the Ricoh G700SE has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the I-10 against the G700SE.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and G700SE is 93 and 88 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the I-10 and G700SE.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged I-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax I-10
Portrait photography with Ricoh G700SE
27
focusing manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
you can focus manually
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography information
Ricoh G700SE Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (307 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 Sports photography features
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography features
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
weather sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
heavier than competition (307g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 Landscape photography info
Ricoh G700SE Landscape photography info
36
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 Vlogging info
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging info
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
23
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (307g)
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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Ricoh G700SE
 Pentax Optio I-10Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Company Pentax Ricoh
Model type Pentax Optio I-10 Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-25 2010-10-13
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153g (0.34 pounds) 307g (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID D-LI92 DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $310 $0