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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB35F 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 WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Pentax I-10 and Samsung WB35F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WB35F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the I-10 grades against the WB35F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Samsung WB35F

 I-10 WB35F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Pentax I-10

 WB35F I-10 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 48 months

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Samsung WB35F

 I-10 WB35F 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax I-10 has got 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) whilst the Samsung WB35F has dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the I-10 vs the WB35F.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and WB35F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the I-10 and WB35F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB35F to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older I-10 will be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography details
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax I-10
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 Sports photography features
Samsung WB35F Sports photography features
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax I-10 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB35F Travel photography highlights
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than average (194 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Landscape photography camera
36
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 Vlogging details
Samsung WB35F Vlogging details
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Samsung WB35F
 Pentax Optio I-10Samsung WB35F
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Optio I-10 Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-25 2014-01-07
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 grams (0.34 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $310 $130