Canon 5D vs Pentax K10D

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon 5D and Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and K10D (10MP) and the 5D (Full frame) and K10D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 5D was introduced 13 months earlier than the K10D which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 5D scores vs the K10D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D and Pentax K10D. The whole galleries are available at Canon 5D Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D features physical dimensions of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 5D and Pentax K10D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 5D vs the K10D.

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

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D and K10D.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 5D with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon 5D will resolve greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older 5D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.