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Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-3 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
  • Launched July 2009
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released July 2013
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Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon D10 and Pentax WG-3 GPS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D10 was released 5 years prior to the WG-3 GPS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the D10 grades vs the WG-3 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 D10 WG-3 GPS 

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Canon D10

 WG-3 GPS D10 
ReleasedJuly 2013July 2009More recent by 49 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon D10 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

 D10 WG-3 GPS 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon D10 provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the D10 compared to the WG-3 GPS.

Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and WG-3 GPS is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and WG-3 GPS.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax WG-3 GPS to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older D10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography advice
31
focusing manually
includes face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography info
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (238 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography factors
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography information
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography information
53
environment proof
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
low battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (238 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D10
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-3 GPS
35
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
53
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging features
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (238 grams)
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Canon D10 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Canon PowerShot D10Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-01 2013-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/5000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.40 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 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 238g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $350