Canon D10 vs Pentax RZ10
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![Canon PowerShot D10 front Canon PowerShot D10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-D10/Canon-D10-front.jpg)
![Pentax Optio RZ10 front Pentax Optio RZ10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-RZ10/Pentax-RZ10-front.jpg)
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37 Features
31 Overall
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Canon D10 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
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Canon D10 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Canon D10 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The D10 was released 24 months prior to the RZ10 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D10 matches up vs the RZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon D10 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D10 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are available at Canon D10 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Pentax RZ10
D10 | RZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Canon D10
RZ10 | D10 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon D10 and Pentax RZ10
D10 | RZ10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon D10 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon D10 has outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Canon D10 and Pentax RZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the D10 versus the RZ10.
![Canon D10 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison Canon D10 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D10-vs-Pentax-Optio-RZ10-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and RZ10 is 89 and 92 respectively.
![Canon D10 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison Canon D10 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D10-vs-Pentax-Optio-RZ10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon D10 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and RZ10.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ10 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older D10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon D10 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison Canon D10 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D10-vs-Pentax-Optio-RZ10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon D10 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon D10 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon D10 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D10-vs-Pentax-Optio-RZ10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon D10 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D10 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot D10 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-01 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
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 | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190 grams (0.42 lbs) | 178 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 178 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $299 | $200 |