Canon D10 vs Pentax E90

Let's look closer at the Canon D10 versus Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D10 was manufactured 6 months prior to the E90 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the D10 grades versus the E90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D10 & Pentax Optio E90. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon D10 Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon D10 comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the D10 versus the E90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D10 and E90 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and E90.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon D10 to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.