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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Pentax I-10
(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
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Pentax I-10 and Samsung WB350F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was revealed 5 years prior to the WB350F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the I-10 matches up versus the WB350F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Samsung WB350F

 I-10 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Pentax I-10

 WB350F I-10 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 48 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Samsung WB350F

 I-10 WB350F 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax I-10 enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the I-10 and the WB350F.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and WB350F is 93 and 90 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the I-10 and WB350F.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB350F to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged I-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography highlights
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography advice
Samsung WB350F Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography information
Samsung WB350F Travel photography information
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB350F as a Landscape photography camera
36
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB350F Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
34
relatively wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Samsung WB350F
 Pentax Optio I-10Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio I-10 Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-25 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 pounds) 276 gr (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $310 $260