Canon S95 vs Pentax I-10
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Canon S95 vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
- Launched November 2010
- Superseded the Canon S90
- Newer Model is Canon S100
(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
- Announced January 2010

Canon S95 vs Pentax I-10 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Canon S95 versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very comparable but the S95 (1/1.7") and I-10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The S95 was launched 11 months after the I-10 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S95 matches up versus the I-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon S95 vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S95 & Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Pentax I-10
S95 | I-10 | |||
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Announced | November 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 11 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon S95
I-10 | S95 |
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Common features in the Canon S95 and Pentax I-10
S95 | I-10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon S95 vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon S95 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax I-10 has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Canon S95 versus Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S95 compared to the I-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and I-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and I-10.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S95 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax I-10 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger S95 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon S95 vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S95 vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S95 | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot S95 | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-11-23 | 2010-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 gr (0.43 pounds) | 153 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 153 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-6L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | - | Single |
Launch pricing | $495 | $310 |