Canon D20 vs Pentax I-10
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Canon D20 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
- Announced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010

Canon D20 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon D20 versus Pentax I-10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The D20 was introduced 3 years later than the I-10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the D20 matches up vs the I-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon D20 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D20 and Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Pentax I-10
D20 | I-10 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 42 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon D20
I-10 | D20 |
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Common features in the Canon D20 and Pentax I-10
D20 | I-10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon D20 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon D20 offers outside measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Compare the Canon D20 versus Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the D20 versus the I-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and I-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and I-10.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent D20 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon D20 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D20 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot D20 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-06-18 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 228 gr (0.50 lb) | 153 gr (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | NB-6L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $299 | $310 |