Pentax I-10 vs Samsung HZ10W
93 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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90 Imaging
33 Features
27 Overall
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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Released May 2009
- Alternate Name is WB500

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax I-10 and Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The I-10 was manufactured 9 months later than the HZ10W which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the I-10 scores vs the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio I-10 & Samsung HZ10W. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Samsung HZ10W
I-10 | HZ10W | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Pentax I-10
HZ10W | I-10 |
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Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Samsung HZ10W
I-10 | HZ10W | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Pentax I-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax I-10 enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Pentax I-10 and Samsung HZ10W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the I-10 compared to the HZ10W.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and HZ10W is 93 and 90 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the I-10 and HZ10W.
As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax I-10 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern I-10 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Pentax Optio I-10 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax Optio I-10 | Samsung HZ10W |
Also called | - | WB500 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-25 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2432 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 153 gr (0.34 pounds) | 249 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $310 | $300 |