Pentax I-10 vs Samsung HZ25W

Following is a extended overview of the Pentax I-10 and Samsung HZ25W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was introduced 5 months before the HZ25W so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the I-10 matches up against the HZ25W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio I-10 and Samsung HZ25W. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery and Samsung HZ25W Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax I-10 provides 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) while the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Pentax I-10 and Samsung HZ25W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the I-10 versus the HZ25W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and HZ25W is 93 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the I-10 and HZ25W.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration.