Pentax I-10 vs Samsung EX2F
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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung EX2F 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)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
- 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
- Revealed December 2012

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung EX2F Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Pentax I-10 vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty well matched but the I-10 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

The I-10 was introduced 3 years earlier than the EX2F which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the I-10 scores vs the EX2F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung EX2F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio I-10 & Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Samsung EX2F
I-10 | EX2F | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Pentax I-10
EX2F | I-10 | |||
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Revealed | December 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 35 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Samsung EX2F
I-10 | EX2F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Pentax I-10 vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax I-10 has 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) and the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
See the Pentax I-10 vs Samsung EX2F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the I-10 compared to the EX2F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and EX2F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the I-10 and EX2F.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The I-10 has the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF harder. The more aged I-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
Pentax Optio I-10 | Samsung EX2F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Optio I-10 | Samsung EX2F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-25 | 2012-12-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/1.4-2.7 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 153 grams (0.34 pounds) | 294 grams (0.65 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 48 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 209 |
Other | ||
Battery model | D-LI92 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $310 | $478 |