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Canon 6D vs Pentax K10D

Portability
59
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Canon EOS 6D front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Canon 6D vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Canon 6D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 770g - 145 x 111 x 71mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Later Model is Canon 6D MII
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed December 2006
  • Replacement is Pentax K20D
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Canon 6D vs Pentax K10D Overview

Here is a extended review of the Canon 6D and Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and K10D (10MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and K10D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The 6D was released 6 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the 6D matches up against the K10D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D over the Pentax K10D

 6D K10D 
RevealedFebruary 2013December 2006Fresher by 76 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kSharper display (+830k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Canon 6D

 K10D 6D 

Common features in the Canon 6D and Pentax K10D

 6D K10D 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon 6D vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 6D enjoys outside dimensions of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 6D against the K10D.

Canon 6D vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6D and K10D is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 6D vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D and K10D.

All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 6D featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 6D will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher 6D will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 6D vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Canon 6D vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D Portrait photography factors
Pentax K10D Portrait photography factors
80
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
53
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D Street photography information
Pentax K10D Street photography information
63
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Sports photography camera
69
good MP (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
good battery (1,090 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (4.5 fps)
no image stabilization
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D Travel photography advice
Pentax K10D Travel photography advice
61
good battery (1,090 shots)
environment sealing
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
49
weather proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Landscape photography camera
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (1,090 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 6D
Vlogging with Pentax K10D
30
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon 6D vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D and Pentax K10D
 Canon EOS 6DPentax K10D
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 6D Pentax K10D
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-02-12 2006-12-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 250 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 97% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 gr (1.70 lbs) 793 gr (1.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 145 x 111 x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 66
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.1 11.6
DXO Low light score 2340 522
Other
Battery life 1090 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,699 $700