Nikon 1 V2 vs Pentax K10D

Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon 1 V2 and Pentax K10D, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and K10D (10MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and K10D (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 V2 was introduced 5 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 V2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 1 V2 scores versus the K10D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 V2 & Pentax K10D. The whole galleries are available at Nikon 1 V2 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V2 offers exterior dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 V2 and Pentax K10D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 1 V2 compared to the K10D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V2 and K10D is 85 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 V2 and K10D.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 V2 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon 1 V2 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger 1 V2 should have an edge in sensor tech.