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Pentax I-10 vs Sony H20

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Pentax Optio I-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Pentax I-10 vs Sony H20 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony H20 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Pentax I-10 and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The I-10 was unveiled 9 months later than the H20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the I-10 scores versus the H20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Sony H20

 I-10 H20 
LaunchedJanuary 2010May 2009More recent by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Pentax I-10

 H20 I-10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax I-10 and Sony H20

 I-10 H20 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax I-10 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax I-10 provides external dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax I-10 and Sony H20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the I-10 against the H20.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the I-10 and H20.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax I-10 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger I-10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax I-10 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Pentax I-10 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax I-10 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax I-10 Portrait photography factors
Sony H20 Portrait photography factors
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax I-10
Street photography with Sony H20
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax I-10 Sports photography highlights
Sony H20 Sports photography highlights
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax I-10
Travel photography with Sony H20
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
very long zoom (380mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax I-10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
36
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
36
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax I-10
Vlogging with Sony H20
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (250g)
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Pentax I-10 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax I-10 and Sony H20
 Pentax Optio I-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio I-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-25 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 153 grams (0.34 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $310 $249