Pentax I-10 vs Sony NEX-5T

Following is a in depth comparison of the Pentax I-10 and Sony NEX-5T, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the I-10 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The I-10 was introduced 4 years before the NEX-5T which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the I-10 scores against the NEX-5T for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio I-10 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are available at Pentax I-10 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax I-10 has got outer measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax I-10 and Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the I-10 versus the NEX-5T.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and NEX-5T is 93 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the I-10 and NEX-5T.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The I-10 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged I-10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.