Canon 5D MII vs Pentax K10D

Lets look closer at the Canon 5D MII vs Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 5D MII (21MP) and K10D (10MP) and the 5D MII (Full frame) and K10D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MII was released 2 years later than the K10D and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 5D MII scores vs the K10D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5D MII Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 5D MII enjoys external dimensions of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 5D MII versus the K10D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 5D MII and K10D is 56 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MII and K10D.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5D MII due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon 5D MII will give more detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent 5D MII will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.