Pentax Optio I-10

207 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
portability (66)
design (58)
usability (45)
price (43)
image quality (25)

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shutter (3)
focus (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 207 reviews of Pentax Optio I-10. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the image quality and usability. The price and design also get good comments. There are some mixed comments about the memory and sensor. The focus and shutter get less positive reviews.

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shutter, focus

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Pentax Optio I-10 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Pentax Optio I-10

alaTest has collected and analyzed 53 user reviews of Pentax Optio I-10 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the image quality and usability are generally positive. The price and design are also mentioned favorably, but there are mixed reviews on the color and durability. Many are less positive about the screen and low light performance.

portability, design, price, usability, image quality

low-light, screen

89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Pentax Optio I-10

alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 user reviews of Pentax Optio I-10 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviews about the design and portability are generally positive. The image quality and price also get good opinions. There are some less positive opinions about the screen, while there are some mixed opinions about the size.

usability, price, image quality, portability, design

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90% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Pentax Optio I-10

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Pentax Optio I-10 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. People really like the usability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (steves-digicams.com)

Pentax Optio I-10 Review

The Optio I-10 is a cool looking retro camera that is compact and takesgreat pictures. At times it felt like a toy rather than a $250 camera,so be sure to look at the competition before making your finalpurchase. Read more in our Full Conclusion.

Fits in a small pocket; Great image quality; Cool retro styling; Good video quality for compact camera ; Cons ; Zoom control faces backward; Feels toy like in your hands; LCD is hard to see in bright sunlight ; Bottom Line ; The Optio I-10 is a cool...

Zoom control faces backward; Feels toy like in your hands; LCD is hard to see in bright sunlight ; Bottom Line ; The Optio I-10 is a cool looking retro camera that is compact and takesgreat pictures. At times it felt like a toy rather than a $250...

Jul, 2010

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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (photographyblog.com)

Pentax Optio I-10 Review

The Pentax Optio I-10 is a very distinctive compact camera that looks just like a retro SLR from yesteryear. With a centrally located lens, textured grip and raised flash unit, the I-10 is quite unlike any other compact in its price range. In addition...

If you want an inexpensive compact camera that does most of what a modern pocket snapper should do, as well as drawing admiring glances and comments, this could be the one for you. Small and perfectly formed, the Pentax I-10's retro/throwback exterior...

Jun, 2010

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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Pentax Optio I-10

With its retro styling the Optio I-10 is certainly distinctive, but is it any good?

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

First Look: Pentax Optio I-10 digital camera

The Pentax Optio I-10 is the latest compact camera to come out from Pentax and stands out from the crowd not because of a higher than average megapixel count, or smile technology, but because it offers a retro design similar to Pentax's Auto 110 film...

Big widescreen display, design, 24 scene modes, Auto button

Widescreen only maximised at 9MP, retro look might mean capabilities are confused with Panasonic or Olympus Micro Four Thirds models

The Pentax I-10 looks to offer you the usual Pentax compact camera capabilities in a rather eye-catching retro design. People we showed it too thought that it looked "cute" and rather "fun", however we also got questions as to whether it was a DSLR...

Feb, 2010

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Expert review by : Ben Pitt (expertreviews.co.uk)

Pentax Optio I-10 review

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

Jul, 2010

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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Pentax Optio I-10 review

The Pentax Optio I-10 is designed with the retro look of a vintage Pentax Auto 110 film camera. Daniel Bell takes a look at this bang up to date digital version with a 5x optical zoom and 12.1Mp sensor.

HD movie mode.; Price.; Range of scene mode and digital filters

Noise performance from ISO400 and above

Nov, 2010

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Expert review by : Ben Pitt (pcauthority.com.au)

Pentax Optio I-10, stylish but flawed

A retro design and low price isn't enough to raise this camera above the also-rans

Although the price of $289 may seem a bargain for the features on offer, it hides a camera of unsatisfying pedigree. Spending an extra $100 for the Canon Ixus 210 model makes far more sense.

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by : Debbi Allen (digicambuyer.co.uk)

Pentax Optio I-10

Designed like a DSLR, but does it perform like one?

A low-cost camera which doesn't offer anything out of the ordinary, but is compact and easy to use. Those wanting to progress should look elsewhere, though

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Pentax Optio i-10 review

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...

Funky design

Poor image quality over ISO 200

Aug, 2010

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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (talktalk.co.uk)

Pentax Optio i-10

Looks like an SLR, handles like a snapshot camera The Pentax I-10 is one of the most attractive pocket cameras weâve seen, with its small rounded grip at one side enabling one-handed shooting, ...

Jul, 2010

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