Canon 10D vs Pentax K-7
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Canon 10D vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Released March 2003
- Later Model is Canon 20D
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched October 2009
- Refreshed by Pentax K-5

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-7 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Canon 10D versus Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and K-7 (15MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The 10D was revealed 7 years prior to the K-7 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 10D grades vs the K-7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 10D & Pentax K-7. The full galleries are available at Canon 10D Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Pentax K-7
10D | K-7 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Canon 10D
K-7 | 10D | |||
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Launched | October 2009 | ![]() | March 2003 | Newer by 79 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 118k | Crisper screen (+803k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 10D and Pentax K-7
10D | K-7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon 10D vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 10D comes with outer dimensions 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-7 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Analyze the Canon 10D versus Pentax K-7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 10D and the K-7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 10D and K-7 is 56 and 60 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 10D and K-7.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax K-7 to render more detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 10D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 10D vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 10D vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Canon EOS 10D | Pentax K-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS 10D | Pentax K-7 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2003-03-31 | 2009-10-02 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 342.8mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3072 x 2048 | 4672 x 3104 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 2000 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 7 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 250 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 1.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 118k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 13.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 875 grams (1.93 pounds) | 750 grams (1.65 pounds) |
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 All around score | 57 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.1 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | 571 | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $1,900 | $599 |