Canon 50D vs Pentax K10D
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Canon 50D vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
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- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced December 2006
- Renewed by Pentax K20D

Canon 50D vs Pentax K10D Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon 50D versus Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 50D (15MP) and K10D (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

The 50D was launched 23 months later than the K10D which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the 50D grades vs the K10D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 50D vs Pentax K10D Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 50D & Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 50D Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 50D over the Pentax K10D
50D | K10D | |||
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Introduced | October 2008 | ![]() | December 2006 | More recent by 23 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper screen (+710k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Canon 50D
K10D | 50D |
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Common features in the Canon 50D and Pentax K10D
50D | K10D | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon 50D vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 50D offers physical dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Look at the Canon 50D versus Pentax K10D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 50D versus the K10D.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 50D and K10D is 57 and 59 respectively.

Canon 50D vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 50D and K10D.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon 50D to give greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern 50D is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 50D vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 50D vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Canon EOS 50D | Pentax K10D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS 50D | Pentax K10D |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2008-10-30 | 2006-12-15 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4752 x 3168 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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 | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT liquid-crystal color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.3 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 822 gr (1.81 lb) | 793 gr (1.75 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 146 x 108 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 63 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.8 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.4 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 696 | 522 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP-511A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $996 | $700 |