Canon 80D vs Pentax K10D
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Canon 80D vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
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- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched December 2006
- Replacement is Pentax K20D

Canon 80D vs Pentax K10D Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Canon 80D and Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and K10D (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

The 80D was unveiled 9 years later than the K10D and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 80D scores vs the K10D for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 80D vs Pentax K10D Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 80D and Pentax K10D. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 80D Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Pentax K10D
80D | K10D | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | ![]() | December 2006 | More recent by 112 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer screen (+830k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Canon 80D
K10D | 80D |
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Common features in the Canon 80D and Pentax K10D
80D | K10D | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Canon 80D vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 80D comes with outer dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst 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).
Check out the Canon 80D and Pentax K10D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 80D versus the K10D.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 80D and K10D is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 80D and K10D.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon 80D to offer extra detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern 80D will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 80D vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 80D vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Canon EOS 80D | Pentax K10D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS 80D | Pentax K10D |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2016-02-18 | 2006-12-15 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 337.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 16000 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 45 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 326 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 730 gr (1.61 pounds) | 793 gr (1.75 pounds) |
Dimensions | 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 79 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.2 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | 1135 | 522 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 960 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LP-E6N | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $1,199 | $700 |