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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung PL200 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
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung PL200
(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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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

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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The I-10 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the PL200 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

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 dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Samsung PL200

 I-10 PL200 
LaunchedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography features
27
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax I-10
Street photography with Samsung PL200
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography information
Samsung PL200 Travel photography information
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography advice
36
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
37
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 Vlogging information
Samsung PL200 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Samsung PL200
 Pentax Optio I-10Samsung 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