Canon D10 vs Pentax S1

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").

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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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D10 and Pentax Optio S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon D10 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.