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Canon D20 vs Pentax I-10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon D20 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs

Canon D20
(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
Pentax I-10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Pentax I-10

 D20 I-10 
RevealedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 42 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon D20

 I-10 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Pentax I-10

 D20 I-10 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon D20 vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography factors
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography factors
33
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography features
Pentax I-10 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography info
Pentax I-10 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D20
Travel photography with Pentax I-10
60
weather proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography factors
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography factors
44
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax I-10 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon D20 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Pentax I-10
 Canon PowerShot D20Pentax Optio I-10
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