Pentax I-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Also Known as Wi-Fi

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Pentax I-10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The I-10 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the I-10 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio I-10 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
I-10 | Galaxy Camera |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Pentax I-10
Galaxy Camera | I-10 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 37 months |
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+2.1") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
I-10 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Pentax I-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax I-10 offers outer measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax I-10 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the I-10 and the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and Galaxy Camera is 93 and 90 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the I-10 and Galaxy Camera.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older I-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Pentax Optio I-10 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Optio I-10 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Otherwise known as | - | Wi-Fi |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-25 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 4.8" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 153 gr (0.34 pounds) | 300 gr (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $310 | $450 |