Nikon S5200 vs Pentax K10D

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon S5200 vs Pentax K10D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and K10D (10MP) and the S5200 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The S5200 was introduced 6 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S5200 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S5200 scores against the K10D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S5200 versus the K10D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and K10D is 95 and 59 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and K10D.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S5200 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon S5200 will show more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher S5200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.