Pentax I-10 vs Samsung SL820

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax I-10 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was unveiled 12 months later than the SL820 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the I-10 matches up vs the SL820 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio I-10 & Samsung SL820. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Pentax I-10 enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the I-10 versus the SL820.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and SL820 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the I-10 and SL820.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger I-10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.