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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB700 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 WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released December 2010
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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax I-10 versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was announced 11 months earlier than the WB700 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the I-10 grades against the WB700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Samsung WB700

 I-10 WB700 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Pentax I-10

 WB700 I-10 
ReleasedDecember 2010January 2010Newer by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Samsung WB700

 I-10 WB700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax I-10 enjoys external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax I-10 versus Samsung WB700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the I-10 vs the WB700.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and WB700 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the I-10 and WB700.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung WB700 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged I-10 will be behind in sensor technology.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax I-10 Street photography info
Samsung WB700 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax I-10
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax I-10
Travel photography with Samsung WB700
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax I-10
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
36
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
38
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax I-10 Vlogging information
Samsung WB700 Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
27
good max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Samsung WB700
 Pentax Optio I-10Samsung WB700
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax Optio I-10 Samsung WB700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-25 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 153 gr (0.34 lb) -
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $310 $300