Canon 10D vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Canon 10D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
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- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Announced March 2003
- Refreshed by Canon 20D
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax K-5
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The following is a in-depth review of the Canon 10D versus Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe 10D was revealed 11 years prior to the K-5 IIs which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 10D grades against the K-5 IIs when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Pentax K-5 IIs
| 10D | K-5 IIs |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Canon 10D
| K-5 IIs | 10D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2013 |  | March 2003 | Newer by 123 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 118k | Clearer screen (+803k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 10D and Pentax K-5 IIs
| 10D | K-5 IIs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon 10D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 10D features outer dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
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Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 10D and K-5 IIs is 56 and 60 respectively.
Canon 10D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 10D and K-5 IIs.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax K-5 IIs to show more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 10D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon 10D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
| Canon EOS 10D | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon EOS 10D | Pentax K-5 IIs |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2003-03-31 | 2013-06-04 |
| Physical type | 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 area | 342.8mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 3072 x 2048 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 7 | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
| Available lenses | 250 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 1.8 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 118k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display 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 | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 875 gr (1.93 pounds) | 760 gr (1.68 pounds) |
| 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 All around rating | 57 | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | 23.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 14.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | 571 | 1208 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 980 photographs |
| Battery style | - | 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 | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $1,900 | $749 |