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Canon D20 vs Pentax S1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon D20 vs Pentax S1 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
  • Launched June 2013
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
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Canon D20 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon D20 and Pentax S1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D20 was brought out 2 years after the S1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D20 grades vs the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Pentax S1

 D20 S1 
AnnouncedJune 2013March 2011Newer by 28 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon D20

 S1 D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Pentax S1

 D20 S1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon D20 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon D20 features physical dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Canon D20 and Pentax S1 in our brand 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 select during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D20 compared to the S1.

Canon D20 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D20 and S1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D20 and S1.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax S1 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern D20 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon D20 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography factors
Pentax S1 Portrait photography factors
33
focusing manually
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography features
Pentax S1 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 Sports photography factors
Pentax S1 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D20 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
60
weather proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D20
Landscape photography with Pentax S1
44
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
42
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D20 Vlogging highlights
Pentax S1 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon D20 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Pentax S1
 Canon PowerShot D20Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Pentax Optio S1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-18 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228g (0.50 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" 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 life - 260 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $299 $174