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Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
59
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64
Nikon D7000 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Nikon D7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 780g - 132 x 105 x 77mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Superseded the Nikon D90
  • New Model is Nikon D7100
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed December 2006
  • New Model is Pentax K20D
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Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D7000 (16MP) and K10D (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D7000 was manufactured 4 years after the K10D which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the D7000 matches up versus the K10D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7000 over the Pentax K10D

 D7000 K10D 
RevealedNovember 2010December 2006Newer by 49 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kClearer screen (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Nikon D7000

 K10D D7000 

Common features in the Nikon D7000 and Pentax K10D

 D7000 K10D 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7000 offers physical dimensions of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K10D in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the D7000 and the K10D.

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D7000 and K10D is 59 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D7000 and K10D.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon D7000 to produce more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern D7000 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D7000
Portrait photography with Pentax K10D
73
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7000 Street photography advice
Pentax K10D Street photography advice
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D7000
Sports photography with Pentax K10D
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (1,050 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7000 Travel photography factors
Pentax K10D Travel photography factors
66
great battery (1,050 CIPA)
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
49
environment proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7000 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Landscape photography camera
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
great battery (1,050 CIPA)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7000 Vlogging information
Pentax K10D Vlogging information
29
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7000 and Pentax K10D
 Nikon D7000Pentax K10D
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D7000 Pentax K10D
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-11-30 2006-12-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 39 11
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24, 25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 780g (1.72 pounds) 793g (1.75 pounds)
Dimensions 132 x 105 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 66
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 11.6
DXO Low light rating 1167 522
Other
Battery life 1050 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch pricing $1,049 $700