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Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Released July 2009
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D10 was launched 3 years earlier than the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D10 scores vs the WG-1 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 D10 WG-1 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Canon D10

 WG-1 GPS D10 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2009Newer by 25 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Pentax WG-1 GPS

 D10 WG-1 GPS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon D10 has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the D10 versus the WG-1 GPS.

Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and WG-1 GPS is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and WG-1 GPS.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax WG-1 GPS to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged D10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D10
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
31
manual focus
has face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D10
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
37
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography information
53
environment proof
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D10
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
35
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D10
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Canon PowerShot D10Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-07-01 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/5000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" 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 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $350