Pentax I-10 vs Samsung PL200
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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung PL200 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Launched July 2010
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Below, we are reviewing the Pentax I-10 versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the I-10 grades versus the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Samsung PL200
| I-10 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Pentax I-10
| PL200 | I-10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Samsung PL200
| I-10 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 | July 2010 | Similar age | |
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Pentax I-10 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax I-10 enjoys external 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 PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Pentax I-10 versus Samsung PL200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the I-10 versus the PL200.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Pentax I-10 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the I-10 and PL200.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung PL200 to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively.
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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Pentax Optio I-10 | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax Optio I-10 | Samsung PL200 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-25 | 2010-07-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Prime | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 153 gr (0.34 lb) | 170 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $310 | $0 |