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Canon S95 vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Canon S95 vs Pentax WG-10 Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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  • Superseded the Canon S90
  • Refreshed by Canon S100
Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Canon S95 vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon S95 versus Pentax WG-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and WG-10 (14MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and WG-10 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The S95 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WG-10 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S95 grades vs the WG-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Pentax WG-10

 S95 WG-10 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Canon S95

 WG-10 S95 
LaunchedJune 2013November 2010More modern by 31 months

Common features in the Canon S95 and Pentax WG-10

 S95 WG-10 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon S95 vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S95 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S95 versus Pentax WG-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S95 vs the WG-10.

Canon S95 vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and WG-10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and WG-10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S95 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax WG-10 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S95 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon S95 vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
supports RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S95 Street photography features
Pentax WG-10 Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S95 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WG-10 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps low (0.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 Travel photography advice
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography advice
64
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
71
environment proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography highlights
52
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S95
Vlogging with Pentax WG-10
32
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Canon S95 vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Pentax WG-10
 Canon PowerShot S95Pentax WG-10
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot S95 Pentax WG-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-11-23 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Widescreen 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 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 1.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 260 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots - One
Retail price $495 $0