Canon 10D vs Pentax K-5

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 10D and Pentax K-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 10D Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

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).

Check out the Canon 10D vs Pentax K-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.