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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh PX

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Ricoh PX front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh PX 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Ricoh PX
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Ricoh PX

 I-10 PX 

Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Pentax I-10

 PX I-10 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Ricoh PX

 I-10 PX 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh PX size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Portrait photography camera
27
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 Sports photography features
Ricoh PX Sports photography features
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh PX as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 Landscape photography details
Ricoh PX Landscape photography details
36
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 Vlogging info
Ricoh PX Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Pentax I-10 vs Ricoh PX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Ricoh PX
 Pentax Optio I-10Ricoh PX
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