Pentax I-10 vs Samsung SL102
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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio I-10 & Samsung SL102. The complete galleries are available at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Samsung SL102
I-10 | SL102 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Pentax I-10
SL102 | I-10 |
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Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Samsung SL102
I-10 | SL102 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Pentax Optio I-10 | Samsung SL102 | |
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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 |