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Canon D10 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon D10 vs Pentax WS80 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 WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon D10 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon D10 versus Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D10 was manufactured at a similar time to the WS80 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D10 matches up versus the WS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Pentax WS80

 D10 WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Canon D10

 WS80 D10 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Pentax WS80

 D10 WS80 
RevealedJuly 2009August 2009Similar age
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon D10 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon D10 features exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D10 against the WS80.

Canon D10 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and WS80 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D10 and WS80.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon D10 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon D10 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D10
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
31
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography information
Pentax WS80 Sports photography information
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D10
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
53
environment proofing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography advice
35
you can focus manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
31
has manual focus
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D10
Vlogging with Pentax WS80
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon D10 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Pentax WS80
 Canon PowerShot D10Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-01 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/5000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.40 m
Flash options 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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 grams (0.42 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-6L D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $220