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Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-2 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
  • Launched July 2009
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon D10 versus Pentax WG-2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The D10 was introduced 3 years prior to the WG-2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D10 matches up versus the WG-2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Pentax WG-2

 D10 WG-2 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Canon D10

 WG-2 D10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon D10 and Pentax WG-2

 D10 WG-2 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon D10 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax WG-2 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Canon D10 versus Pentax WG-2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the D10 versus the WG-2.

Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and WG-2 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and WG-2.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older D10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography features
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography features
32
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D10
Street photography with Pentax WG-2
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography highlights
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography factors
54
weather proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
35
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
30
pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic port
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Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Pentax WG-2
 Canon PowerShot D10Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Pentax Optio WG-2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-01 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/5000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $299 $350