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Canon 10D vs Pentax K-5

Portability
56
Imaging
43
Features
36
Overall
40
Canon EOS 10D front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Canon 10D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
  • Revealed March 2003
  • Refreshed by Canon 20D
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched December 2010
  • Old Model is Pentax K-7
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-5 IIs
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Canon 10D vs Pentax K-5 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon 10D vs Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and K-5 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 10D was introduced 8 years earlier than the K-5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 10D grades against the K-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Pentax K-5

 10D K-5 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Canon 10D

 K-5 10D 
LaunchedDecember 2010March 2003More modern by 93 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution921k118kClearer screen (+803k dot)

Common features in the Canon 10D and Pentax K-5

 10D K-5 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 10D enjoys outer measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 10D versus the K-5.

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 10D and K-5 is 56 and 60 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 10D and K-5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax K-5 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 10D will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 10D Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-5 Portrait photography factors
49
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
73
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 10D
Street photography with Pentax K-5
51
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 10D Sports photography advice
Pentax K-5 Sports photography advice
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 10D Travel photography information
Pentax K-5 Travel photography information
41
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 10D
Landscape photography with Pentax K-5
45
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
missing Timelapse mode
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 10D Vlogging info
Pentax K-5 Vlogging info
9
can't record video
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon 10D vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 10D and Pentax K-5
 Canon EOS 10DPentax K-5
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 10D Pentax K-5
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2003-03-31 2010-12-18
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.7 x 15.1mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 342.8mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3072 x 2048 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 3200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 7 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 250 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 118k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 875 gr (1.93 lb) 740 gr (1.63 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 57 82
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 14.1
DXO Low light rating 571 1162
Other
Battery life - 980 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $1,900 $800