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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Nikon D750
(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
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
  • Newer Model is Pentax K20D
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Pentax K10D

 D750 K10D 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014December 2006Newer by 95 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k210kCrisper display (+1019k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Nikon D750

 K10D D750 

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Pentax K10D

 D750 K10D 
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).

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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.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

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

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D750 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K10D Portrait photography factors
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
53
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D750 Street photography features
Pentax K10D Street photography features
68
screen tilts
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D750
Sports photography with Pentax K10D
78
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (1,230 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D750
Travel photography with Pentax K10D
69
good battery pack (1,230 CIPA)
weather proof
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
49
weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D750 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K10D Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
good battery pack (1,230 per charge)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D750
Vlogging with Pentax K10D
30
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Pentax K10D
 Nikon D750Pentax K10D
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