Pentax I-10 vs Samsung TL500

Below is a comprehensive review of the Pentax I-10 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the I-10 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") have different sensor dimensions.

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The I-10 was unveiled 5 months prior to the TL500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the I-10 scores vs the TL500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio I-10 and Samsung TL500. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. 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) whilst the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the I-10 compared to the TL500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and TL500 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the I-10 and TL500.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The I-10 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax I-10 will show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.