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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES55
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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Pentax I-10 and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was launched 13 months after the SL102 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the I-10 scores against the SL102 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Samsung SL102

 I-10 SL102 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Pentax I-10

 SL102 I-10 

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Samsung SL102

 I-10 SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax I-10 comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax I-10 and Samsung SL102 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the I-10 and the SL102.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the I-10 and SL102.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax I-10 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger I-10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography information
Samsung SL102 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography info
Samsung SL102 Travel photography info
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competition in class (116g)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography highlights
36
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax I-10
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Samsung SL102
 Pentax Optio I-10Samsung SL102
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio I-10 Samsung SL102
Also referred to as - ES55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-25 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.34 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $310 $130