Nikon D500 vs Pentax K10D

Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon D500 versus Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the D500 (21MP) and K10D (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D500 was brought out 9 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the D500 scores versus the K10D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D500 & Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D500 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D500 enjoys exterior measurements of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") along with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the D500 compared to the K10D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D500 and K10D is 56 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D500 and K10D.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon D500 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer D500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.