Canon D30 vs Pentax K10D
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Canon D30 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Revealed October 2000
(Full Review)
- 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
- Introduced December 2006
- Renewed by Pentax K20D

Canon D30 vs Pentax K10D Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Canon D30 versus Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and K10D (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The D30 was announced 7 years earlier than the K10D which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D30 scores vs the K10D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon D30 vs Pentax K10D Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS D30 and Pentax K10D. The whole galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Pentax K10D
D30 | K10D |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Canon D30
K10D | D30 | |||
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Introduced | December 2006 | ![]() | October 2000 | Newer by 75 months |
Screen size | 2.5" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 210k | ![]() | 120k | Clearer screen (+90k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D30 and Pentax K10D
D30 | K10D | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon D30 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 has physical dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Analyze the Canon D30 versus Pentax K10D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the D30 vs the K10D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and K10D is 57 and 59 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and K10D.
Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax K10D to offer extra detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon D30 vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Canon EOS D30 | Pentax K10D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS D30 | Pentax K10D |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2000-10-10 | 2006-12-15 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 342.8mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 2160 x 1440 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 250 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 1.8 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 120 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 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 | 855 grams (1.88 pounds) | 793 grams (1.75 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 522 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $3,500 | $700 |