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Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax K10D

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2009
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced December 2006
  • New Model is Pentax K20D
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Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax K10D Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax K10D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is pretty comparable but the S1000pj (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The S1000pj was launched 2 years after the K10D which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S1000pj being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S1000pj matches up versus the K10D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Pentax K10D

 S1000pj K10D 
IntroducedAugust 2009December 2006More modern by 33 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Nikon S1000pj

 K10D S1000pj 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Pentax K10D

 S1000pj K10D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1000pj features physical dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S1000pj against the K10D.

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and K10D is 94 and 59 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and K10D.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1000pj because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon S1000pj will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S1000pj should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography factors
Pentax K10D Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
Sports photography with Pentax K10D
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
49
environment proofing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1000pj
Landscape photography with Pentax K10D
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
low MP (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging highlights
Pentax K10D Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
9
no video shooting
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Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Pentax K10D
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjPentax K10D
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Pentax K10D
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-08-04 2006-12-15
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 793 gr (1.75 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 522
Other
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $289 $700