Nikon D100 vs Pentax K10D

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon D100 vs Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and K10D (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D100 was brought out 5 years earlier than the K10D which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D100 scores versus the K10D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D100 and Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D100 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D100 has outer dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D100 vs Pentax K10D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D100 against the K10D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D100 and K10D is 58 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D100 and K10D.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax K10D to give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged D100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.