Nikon D750 vs Pentax K10D
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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
- Released September 2014
- Replaced the Nikon D700
- Replacement is Nikon D780
(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
- Newer Model is Pentax K20D

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K10D Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Nikon D750 versus Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and K10D (10MP) and the D750 (Full frame) and K10D (APS-C) use different sensor size.

The D750 was brought out 7 years after the K10D which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D750 grades versus the K10D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K10D Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D750 and Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D750 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Pentax K10D
D750 | K10D | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | December 2006 | Newer by 95 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper display (+1019k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Nikon D750
K10D | D750 |
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Common features in the Nikon D750 and Pentax K10D
D750 | K10D | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Nikon D750 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D750 has got outer dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
See the Nikon D750 versus Pentax K10D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D750 vs the K10D.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D750 and K10D is 57 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D750 and K10D.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D750 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D750 will render extra detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern D750 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Nikon D750 | Pentax K10D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon D750 | Pentax K10D |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2014-09-12 | 2006-12-15 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 4 | - |
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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 3872 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 51 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 309 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 1,229k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.5 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 840 gr (1.85 lbs) | 793 gr (1.75 lbs) |
Dimensions | 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 93 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.5 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 2956 | 522 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1230 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL15 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Pricing at release | $2,000 | $700 |