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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs

Pentax I-10
(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
Samsung HZ10W
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Samsung HZ10W

 I-10 HZ10W 
ReleasedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Pentax I-10

 HZ10W I-10 

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Samsung HZ10W

 I-10 HZ10W 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
31
focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax I-10
Travel photography with Samsung HZ10W
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
54
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (249g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ10W
36
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
35
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (249g)
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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Samsung HZ10W
 Pentax Optio I-10Samsung HZ10W
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