Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh G900

On this page, we are evaluating the Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh G900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and G900 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was unveiled 9 years before the G900 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the I-10 matches up vs the G900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio I-10 and Ricoh G900. The full galleries are available at Pentax I-10 Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax I-10 has physical dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has specifications of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh G900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the I-10 and the G900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and G900 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the I-10 and G900.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Ricoh G900 to give more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older I-10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.