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Pentax Optio I-10

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4 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • 10 is easy to grip and easy to use
  • good clear screen that performs well in dark and light conditions
  • panoramic mode is easy to use and the image produced

Cons

  • Auto white-balance in fluorescent lighting
  • Auto white-balance in incandescent lighting
  • The fluorescent preset is a bit of a let down

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 5.9
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Pentax Optio I-10 - Pros & Cons

Pentax Optio I-10

Pros

  • 10 is easy to grip and easy to use
  • good clear screen that performs well in dark and light conditions
  • panoramic mode is easy to use and the image produced
  • auto white-balance setting is quite reliable
  • The quality is excellent for a camera available at this price
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

Cons

  • Auto white-balance in fluorescent lighting
  • Auto white-balance in incandescent lighting
  • The fluorescent preset is a bit of a let down
  • Does the Pentax I-10 have Weather Sealing
  • Pentax I-10 have Image Stabilization
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • data must be transferred to a personal computer for playback
  • it softens up quickly towards the edges
  • Crude-looking interface

Pentax Optio I-10 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Pentax Optio I-10 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors12.0 Mpx
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 4000x2256
  • 3072x2304
  • 3072x1728
  • 2592x1944
  • 2592x1464
  • 2048x1536
  • 1920x1080
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
ProcessorPRIME
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom6.25 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture5.9
Focal length equiv28 - 140
Focus adjustmentManual
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Spot Auto Focus
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range15.75 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range3.94 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4
Flash modes
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive1.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Documents
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • party
  • Portrait
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight4.66 oz
Width3.96 in
Height2.56 in
Depth1.1 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)250
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Calendaryes
Date imprintingyes
DLNA certifiedno
Frameyes
Image editing modes
  • Crop
  • Resizing
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Image
ISOAuto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance presets4
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
  • Skin tones
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Supported aspect ratios
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsMJPEG
Camera playback
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage26.7 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • Eye-Fi
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
DC-in jackyes
PictBridgeno
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Pentax Optio I-10 Pentax - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.2
Based on 10 reviews
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Pentax Optio I-10 Pentax Optio i10 looks back to Auto 110
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DPReview
Published: 25.01.2010
Pentax Optio i10 looks back to Auto 110

Pentax has unveiled the Optio I-10 compact camera that replicates the look of the company's Auto 110 micro-SLRs. Behind the cute, retro styling is a 12MP sensor, 2.7" LCD and a 5x zoom covering a 28-140mm equivalent range. It also includes sensor-shake image stabilization, 720p HD movie shooting, a dynamic range expansion feature, the ability to be remotely controlled and can recognise the faces of cats and dogs.

Pentax Optio I-10 Pentax Optio I-10
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CNET
Published: 14.06.2010
Pentax Optio I-10

The 12.1-megapixel Optio I-10 is a handsome compact camera, with real retro appeal. Its picture quality isn't going to make anyone's head explode, but it offers a 5x wide-angle zoom, plenty of features to play around with, and the ability to shoot 720p movies

Pentax Optio I-10 Pentax I-10 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 25.01.2010
Pentax I-10 Review

Pentax I-10 review, find out how the I-10 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Pentax Optio I-10 Pentax Optio I-10 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Pentax Optio I-10 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review Posted 07/19/2010Quick TakeProsFits in a small pocket; Great image quality; Cool retro styling; Good video quality for compact camera ConsZoom control faces backward; Feels toy like in your hands; LCD is hard to see in bright sunlightBottom LineThe Optio I-10 is a cool looking retro camera

Pentax Optio I-10 Pentax Optio I-10 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 14.06.2010
Pentax Optio I-10 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

Is it a DSLR? Is it a compact? The new Pentax I-10 combines the styling of the former with the simplicity of the latter, complete with a 5x zoom, 12 megapixels and 2.7 inch screen for under £199.99 / $249.95. Gavin Stoker finds out if the Pentax I-10 is all style and no substance...

Pentax Optio I-10 Pentax Optio E90, H90 and I-10 Hands-On
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Photography Bay
Published: 25.01.2010
Pentax Optio E90, H90 and I-10 Hands-On

Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down briefly with the new Pentax Optio cameras that were just announced.

Pentax Optio I-10 Pentax I-10 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 25.01.2010
Pentax I-10 Review | Camera Decision
1.7

Pentax I-10 is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 28-140 mm F3.5-5.9 lens. Read our I-10 review to find its pros and cons.

Pentax Optio I-10 Pentax Optio i-10 Review
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 02.08.2010
Pentax Optio i-10 Review
4.0

Pentax's retro-designed i-10 may look like the Micro SLR cameras of old, but does it continue the heritage in style? The What Digital Camera Pentax Digital i-10 review...

Pentax Optio I-10 Pentax Optio I-10 review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 09.07.2010
Pentax Optio I-10 review
3.0

Pentax takes a typical modern compact and gives it a retro cosmetic makeover. If the idea appeals, so might the end product.

Pentax Optio I-10 Pentax Optio I-10
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 02.07.2010
Pentax Optio I-10
3.0

The Pentax Optio I-10 is a 12 megapixel 5x zoom compact with distinctive retro styling