Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax K10D
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Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax K10D Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj and Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S1000pj Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Pentax K10D
S1000pj | K10D | |||
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Introduced | August 2009 | December 2006 | More modern by 33 months | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper screen (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Nikon S1000pj
K10D | S1000pj | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Pentax K10D
S1000pj | K10D | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax K10D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and K10D is 94 and 59 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S1000pj vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Pentax K10D | |
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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 |