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Canon 30D vs Pentax K10D

Portability
58
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 30D front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Canon 30D vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Canon 30D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 784g - 144 x 106 x 74mm
  • Launched April 2006
  • Older Model is Canon 20D
  • Successor is Canon 40D
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched December 2006
  • Replacement is Pentax K20D
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Canon 30D vs Pentax K10D Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 30D versus Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 30D (8MP) and the K10D (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 30D was launched 8 months earlier than the K10D which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the 30D scores vs the K10D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Pentax K10D

 30D K10D 
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Canon 30D

 K10D 30D 
LaunchedDecember 2006April 2006Fresher by 8 months

Common features in the Canon 30D and Pentax K10D

 30D K10D 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon 30D vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 30D has got external measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") having a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 30D versus Pentax K10D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 30D compared to the K10D.

Canon 30D vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 30D and K10D is 58 and 59 respectively.

Canon 30D vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Canon 30D vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 30D and K10D.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax K10D to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 30D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 30D vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Canon 30D vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 30D vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 30D Portrait photography information
Pentax K10D Portrait photography information
51
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low resolution (8MP)
53
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 30D
Street photography with Pentax K10D
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon 30D Sports photography information
Pentax K10D Sports photography information
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (8MP)
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 30D Travel photography factors
Pentax K10D Travel photography factors
42
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
49
environment proofing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 30D Landscape photography info
Pentax K10D Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (8MP)
no Time Lapse mode
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
MP count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 30D
Vlogging with Pentax K10D
9
lack of video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 30D vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 30D and Pentax K10D
 Canon EOS 30DPentax K10D
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 30D Pentax K10D
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2006-04-04 2006-12-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3504 x 2336 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 784 grams (1.73 lb) 793 grams (1.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 59 66
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 11.6
DXO Low light rating 736 522
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $773 $700