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Canon D10 vs Pentax P80

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon D10 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon D10 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon D10 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D10 was revealed around the same time to the P80 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D10 scores vs the P80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Pentax P80

 D10 P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Canon D10

 P80 D10 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Pentax P80

 D10 P80 
LaunchedJuly 2009August 2009Same age
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon D10 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon D10 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the D10 compared to the P80.

Canon D10 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and P80 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and P80.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon D10 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
32
focusing manually
comes with face detection focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than average (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography highlights
Pentax P80 Sports photography highlights
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography features
Pentax P80 Travel photography features
54
environment proofing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than average (125g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography details
Pentax P80 Landscape photography details
35
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
32
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging features
Pentax P80 Vlogging features
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than average (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Canon D10 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Pentax P80
 Canon PowerShot D10Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Pentax Optio P80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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 resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/5000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-LI68
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $200