Pentax I-10 vs Sony TF1

On this page, we are comparing the Pentax I-10 vs Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the TF1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the I-10 matches up vs the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio I-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax I-10 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax I-10 offers exterior 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 Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the I-10 and the TF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and TF1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the I-10 and TF1.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TF1 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older I-10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.