Pentax I-10 vs Sony H55

Let's look more in depth at the Pentax I-10 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was unveiled 4 months prior to the H55 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the I-10 grades against the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio I-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Pentax I-10 comes with physical 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) whilst the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the I-10 compared to the H55.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and H55 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the I-10 and H55.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H55 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively.