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Canon 10D vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
36
Overall
40
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Canon 10D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Launched March 2003
  • Refreshed by Canon 20D
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-1
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Canon 10D vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon 10D vs Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the 10D (APS-C) and K-1 II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 10D was introduced 16 years earlier than the K-1 II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 10D grades vs the K-1 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 10D K-1 II 

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

 K-1 II 10D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018March 2003Newer by 181 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"1.8"Larger display (+1.4")
Display resolution1037k118kCrisper display (+919k dot)

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

 10D K-1 II 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 10D offers physical measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 10D versus the K-1 II.

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

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

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

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 10D and K-1 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 10D with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax K-1 II will provide greater detail using its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 10D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 10D
Portrait photography with Pentax K-1 II
49
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (6MP)
86
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 10D Street photography highlights
Pentax K-1 II Street photography highlights
51
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good ISO range (819,200)
heavier than average (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 10D Sports photography advice
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography advice
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
77
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames/s)
not so great battery (670 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 10D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Travel photography camera
41
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
53
environment proofing
megapixel count amazing (36MP)
not so great battery (670 shots)
heavier than average (1,010 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 10D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (1.8 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (819,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery (670 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 10D Vlogging factors
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
32
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average (1,010 grams)
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Canon 10D vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Pentax K-1 II
 Canon EOS 10DPentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 10D Pentax K-1 Mark II
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2003-03-31 2018-02-22
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3072 x 2048 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 1600 819200
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 7 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Pentax KAF4
Total lenses 250 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 1.8 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 118 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 875 gr (1.93 lb) 1010 gr (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 score 57 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 571 not tested
Other
Battery life - 670 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots One 2
Retail cost $1,900 $1,737