Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K10D

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon 5D MIV versus Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and K10D (10MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and K10D (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MIV was brought out 9 years after the K10D which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 5D MIV matches up against the K10D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MIV Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV provides outside dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Compare the Canon 5D MIV versus Pentax K10D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 5D MIV compared to the K10D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and K10D is 55 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIV and K10D.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIV because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 5D MIV will provide more detail having its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer 5D MIV should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.