Canon 550D vs Pentax K10D

Following is a detailed review of the Canon 550D vs Pentax K10D, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 550D (18MP) and K10D (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 550D was brought out 3 years after the K10D which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 550D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 550D grades against the K10D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 550D and Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 550D Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 550D offers physical dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 550D vs Pentax K10D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 550D versus the K10D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 550D and K10D is 70 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 550D and K10D.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon 550D to produce extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern 550D provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.