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Canon 10D vs Pentax K-1

Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
36
Overall
40
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Canon 10D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Revealed March 2003
  • Newer Model is Canon 20D
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Replacement is Pentax K-1 II
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Canon 10D vs Pentax K-1 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon 10D and Pentax K-1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the 10D (APS-C) and K-1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The 10D was announced 14 years earlier than the K-1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the 10D scores vs the K-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Pentax K-1

 10D K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Canon 10D

 K-1 10D 
ReleasedFebruary 2016March 2003More modern by 156 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution1037k118kCrisper display (+919k dot)

Common features in the Canon 10D and Pentax K-1

 10D K-1 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 10D has got external measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 10D compared to the K-1.

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and K-1 is 56 and 55 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 10D and K-1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 10D with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-1 will render greater detail with its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 10D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 10D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Portrait photography camera
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
85
manual focus
resolution is excellent (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 10D Street photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Street photography highlights
51
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
70
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great high ISO (204,800)
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 10D
Sports photography with Pentax K-1
38
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (4.4 frames/s)
bad battery (760 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 10D
Travel photography with Pentax K-1
41
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (6MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
53
environment proof
resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
bad battery (760 shots)
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 10D Landscape photography info
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography info
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is excellent (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (204,800)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
bad battery (760 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 10D
Vlogging with Pentax K-1
9
can't shoot video
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
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Canon 10D vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Pentax K-1
 Canon EOS 10DPentax K-1
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 10D Pentax K-1
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2003-03-31 2016-02-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 342.8mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3072 x 2048 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 1600 204800
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 7 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 250 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 1.8 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 118k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 875g (1.93 lb) 1010g (2.23 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 57 96
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 14.6
DXO Low light rating 571 3280
Other
Battery life - 760 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Single Two
Retail cost $1,900 $1,499