Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh PX
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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh PX 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced August 2011

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh PX Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Ricoh. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and PX (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The I-10 was released 18 months earlier than the PX which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the I-10 matches up vs the PX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio I-10 and Ricoh PX. The complete galleries are available at Pentax I-10 Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Ricoh PX
I-10 | PX |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Pentax I-10
PX | I-10 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Ricoh PX
I-10 | PX | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax I-10 has external measurements 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 PX has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh PX in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the I-10 and the PX.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and PX is 93 and 95 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the I-10 and PX.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Ricoh PX to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older I-10 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Pentax Optio I-10 | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model type | Pentax Optio I-10 | Ricoh PX |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-25 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3072 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 153g (0.34 pounds) | 156g (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $310 | $329 |