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Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71
Nikon D7100 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon D7000
  • Newer Model is Nikon D7200
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
  • Released December 2006
  • Renewed by Pentax K20D
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Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon D7100 versus Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and K10D (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D7100 was brought out 6 years after the K10D which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the D7100 matches up against the K10D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Pentax K10D

 D7100 K10D 
ReleasedApril 2013December 2006Newer by 78 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k210kClearer display (+1019k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Nikon D7100

 K10D D7100 

Common features in the Nikon D7100 and Pentax K10D

 D7100 K10D 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7100 provides external measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the D7100 against the K10D.

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D7100 and K10D is 59 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D7100 and K10D.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon D7100 to offer more detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger D7100 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7100 Portrait photography features
Pentax K10D Portrait photography features
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
53
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7100 Street photography information
Pentax K10D Street photography information
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7100 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K10D Sports photography highlights
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7100 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K10D Travel photography highlights
66
weather sealing
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
49
weather proofing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Landscape photography camera
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
low resolution (10MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7100 Vlogging advice
Pentax K10D Vlogging advice
30
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7100 and Pentax K10D
 Nikon D7100Pentax K10D
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D7100 Pentax K10D
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-04-25 2006-12-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 51 11
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,229k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765 gr (1.69 lbs) 793 gr (1.75 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 83 66
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 11.6
DXO Low light rating 1256 522
Other
Battery life 950 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 2 One
Pricing at release $800 $700