Canon 80D vs Pentax K10D

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).

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.