Nikon P7800 vs Pentax K10D

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon P7800 and Pentax K10D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is pretty comparable but the P7800 (1/1.7") and K10D (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The P7800 was announced 7 years after the K10D which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P7800 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the P7800 grades versus the K10D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Pentax K10D. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 comes with outer dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the P7800 compared to the K10D.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and K10D is 82 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P7800 and K10D.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P7800 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon P7800 will produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer P7800 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.