Pentax I-10 vs Sony W560

Following is a complete comparison of the Pentax I-10 versus Sony W560, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was launched 11 months prior to the W560 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the I-10 grades versus the W560 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio I-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are available at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax I-10 has external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W560 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the I-10 compared to the W560.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the I-10 and W560 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the I-10 and W560.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W560 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged I-10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.