Pentax I-10 vs Samsung MV800

Below is a in depth assessment of the Pentax I-10 and Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was introduced 19 months earlier than the MV800 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the I-10 grades against the MV800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio I-10 & Samsung MV800. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax I-10 features exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung MV800 has sizing of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the I-10 versus the MV800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and MV800 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the I-10 and MV800.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung MV800 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older I-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.