Canon 10D vs Pentax K-S1
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Canon 10D vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Announced March 2003
- Successor is Canon 20D
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched August 2014
- Updated by Pentax K-S2

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-S1 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Canon 10D vs Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and K-S1 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The 10D was launched 12 years prior to the K-S1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 10D matches up versus the K-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 10D & Pentax K-S1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 10D Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Pentax K-S1
10D | K-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Canon 10D
K-S1 | 10D | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | ![]() | March 2003 | Newer by 138 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 118k | Crisper screen (+803k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 10D and Pentax K-S1
10D | K-S1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon 10D vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 10D offers outside dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has sizing of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
Compare the Canon 10D vs Pentax K-S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 10D against the K-S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 10D and K-S1 is 56 and 69 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 10D and K-S1.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax K-S1 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 10D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 10D vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
Canon EOS 10D | Pentax K-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS 10D | Pentax K-S1 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2003-03-31 | 2014-08-27 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime MII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 342.8mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3072 x 2048 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 250 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 1.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 118 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 5.4 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 875 gr (1.93 lb) | 558 gr (1.23 lb) |
Dimensions | 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 57 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 571 | 1061 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $1,900 | $339 |