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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB150F 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 WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB150F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was unveiled 23 months prior to the WB150F making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the I-10 grades against the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Samsung WB150F

 I-10 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Pentax I-10

 WB150F I-10 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 23 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Samsung WB150F

 I-10 WB150F 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax I-10 has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the I-10 compared to the WB150F.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and WB150F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the I-10 and WB150F.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung WB150F to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged I-10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography advice
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax I-10
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB150F Sports photography advice
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography info
Samsung WB150F Travel photography info
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (188 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
36
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 Vlogging information
Samsung WB150F Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average (188g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Samsung WB150F
 Pentax Optio I-10Samsung WB150F
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio I-10 Samsung WB150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-25 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings 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
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 gr (0.34 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $310 $230