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Canon D10 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Canon D10 vs Pentax RS1500 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
  • Announced July 2009
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed March 2011
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Canon D10 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon D10 and Pentax RS1500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D10 was revealed 20 months earlier than the RS1500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D10 grades versus the RS1500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Pentax RS1500

 D10 RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Canon D10

 RS1500 D10 
RevealedMarch 2011July 2009Newer by 20 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Pentax RS1500

 D10 RS1500 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon D10 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon D10 comes with external 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) while the Pentax RS1500 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the D10 and the RS1500.

Canon D10 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D10 and RS1500 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and RS1500.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax RS1500 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged D10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D10 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D10
Portrait photography with Pentax RS1500
32
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography info
Pentax RS1500 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography features
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography features
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography information
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography information
54
environment proof
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Landscape photography camera
35
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon D10 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Pentax RS1500
 Canon PowerShot D10Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Pentax Optio RS1500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-01 2011-03-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" 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 life - 260 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $299 $150