Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB800F
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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB800F 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Released January 2013

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB800F Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Pentax I-10 versus Samsung WB800F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The I-10 was unveiled 3 years before the WB800F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the I-10 matches up vs the WB800F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio I-10 and Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are available at Pentax I-10 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Samsung WB800F
I-10 | WB800F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Pentax I-10
WB800F | I-10 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 35 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Samsung WB800F
I-10 | WB800F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax I-10 enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Pentax I-10 versus Samsung WB800F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the I-10 against the WB800F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the I-10 and WB800F is 93 and 92 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the I-10 and WB800F.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB800F to provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older I-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax I-10 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Pentax Optio I-10 | Samsung WB800F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax Optio I-10 | Samsung WB800F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-25 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 153 grams (0.34 lb) | 218 grams (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $310 | $300 |