Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB30F
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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2013

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB30F Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Pentax I-10 and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The I-10 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the WB30F which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the I-10 matches up versus the WB30F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB30F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio I-10 and Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Samsung WB30F
I-10 | WB30F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Pentax I-10
WB30F | I-10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 35 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Samsung WB30F
I-10 | WB30F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax I-10 has exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Pentax I-10 and Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the I-10 vs the WB30F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and WB30F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the I-10 and WB30F.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung WB30F to deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged I-10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
Pentax Optio I-10 | Samsung WB30F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio I-10 | Samsung WB30F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-25 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 153 gr (0.34 lbs) | 128 gr (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | D-LI92 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $310 | $180 |