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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72
Nikon D7200 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D7100
  • Renewed by Nikon D7500
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
  • Released December 2006
  • Updated by Pentax K20D
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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon D7200 and Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the D7200 (24MP) and K10D (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D7200 was manufactured 8 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D7200 scores versus the K10D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Pentax K10D

 D7200 K10D 
ReleasedMarch 2015December 2006More recent by 100 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k210kCrisper screen (+1019k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Nikon D7200

 K10D D7200 

Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Pentax K10D

 D7200 K10D 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D7200 features outside dimensions 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 sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D7200 and Pentax K10D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the D7200 and the K10D.

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7200 and K10D is 59 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7200 and K10D.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon D7200 to render greater detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D7200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7200 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K10D Portrait photography factors
79
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
52
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D7200
Street photography with Pentax K10D
63
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D7200
Sports photography with Pentax K10D
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (1,110 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7200 Travel photography features
Pentax K10D Travel photography features
68
good battery pack (1,110 shots)
weather sealing
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
49
weather proofing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Landscape photography camera
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (1,110 per charge)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7200 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K10D Vlogging highlights
30
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7200 and Pentax K10D
 Nikon D7200Pentax K10D
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D7200 Pentax K10D
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-03-02 2006-12-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 51 11
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 All around rating 87 66
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 11.6
DXO Low light rating 1333 522
Other
Battery life 1110 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Dual One
Price at launch $1,100 $700