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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
56
Imaging
71
Features
79
Overall
74
Nikon D610 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon D600
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced December 2006
  • Renewed by Pentax K20D
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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon D610 vs Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the D610 (24MP) and K10D (10MP) and the D610 (Full frame) and K10D (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The D610 was introduced 6 years after the K10D which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D610 scores against the K10D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Pentax K10D

 D610 K10D 
AnnouncedOctober 2013December 2006Newer by 83 months
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution921k210kSharper display (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Nikon D610

 K10D D610 

Common features in the Nikon D610 and Pentax K10D

 D610 K10D 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D610 features external measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D610 versus the K10D.

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D610 and K10D is 56 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D610 and K10D.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D610 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D610 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher D610 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D610 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
53
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D610 Street photography info
Pentax K10D Street photography info
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D610 Sports photography information
Pentax K10D Sports photography information
71
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D610 Travel photography info
Pentax K10D Travel photography info
66
weather proof
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
49
environment proofing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D610
Landscape photography with Pentax K10D
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D610 Vlogging features
Pentax K10D Vlogging features
30
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D610 and Pentax K10D
 Nikon D610Pentax K10D
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D610 Pentax K10D
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-10-08 2006-12-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 39 11
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 gr (1.87 pounds) 793 gr (1.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 94 66
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 14.4 11.6
DXO Low light score 2925 522
Other
Battery life 900 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Two Single
Pricing at release $1,600 $700