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Canon D10 vs Pentax S1

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon D10 vs Pentax S1 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 S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
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Canon D10 vs Pentax S1 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon D10 vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The D10 was manufactured 20 months earlier than the S1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the D10 scores versus the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Pentax S1

 D10 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon D10

 S1 D10 
AnnouncedMarch 2011July 2009Newer by 20 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Pentax S1

 D10 S1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon D10 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 features 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 S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Canon D10 vs Pentax S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the D10 and the S1.

Canon D10 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D10 and S1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and S1.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax S1 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged D10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon D10 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D10
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
32
focusing manually
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D10
Street photography with Pentax S1
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography details
Pentax S1 Sports photography details
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
54
environment proof
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography information
Pentax S1 Landscape photography information
35
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging advice
Pentax S1 Vlogging advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon D10 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Pentax S1
 Canon PowerShot D10Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Pentax Optio S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2011-03-02
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 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/5000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
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 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 life - 260 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $299 $174