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Canon D10 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon D10 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon D10 vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon D10 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D10 was launched 6 months earlier than the I-10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D10 scores versus the I-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Pentax I-10

 D10 I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon D10

 I-10 D10 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Pentax I-10

 D10 I-10 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon D10 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon D10 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Canon D10 and Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the D10 and the I-10.

Canon D10 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and I-10 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and I-10.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon D10 vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography information
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography information
32
manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography details
Pentax I-10 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography info
Pentax I-10 Sports photography info
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D10
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
54
weather sealing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography highlights
35
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
36
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D10
Vlogging with Pentax I-10
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Canon D10 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Pentax I-10
 Canon PowerShot D10Pentax Optio I-10
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Pentax Optio I-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/5000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $310