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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Nikon D7500 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D7200
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
  • Announced December 2006
  • Later Model is Pentax K20D
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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon D7500 versus Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D7500 (21MP) and K10D (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D7500 was brought out 10 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the D7500 matches up vs the K10D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Pentax K10D

 D7500 K10D 
AnnouncedApril 2017December 2006Fresher by 126 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution922k210kSharper screen (+712k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Nikon D7500

 K10D D7500 

Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Pentax K10D

 D7500 K10D 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7500 provides outside dimensions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") and a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D7500 versus Pentax K10D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the D7500 compared to the K10D.

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D7500 and K10D is 60 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D7500 and K10D.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon D7500 to produce extra detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher D7500 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7500 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Portrait photography camera
79
manual focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
53
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7500 Street photography advice
Pentax K10D Street photography advice
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7500 Sports photography info
Pentax K10D Sports photography info
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7500 Travel photography features
Pentax K10D Travel photography features
70
environment proofing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent MP (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
49
environment sealing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7500 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K10D Landscape photography factors
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7500 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K10D as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7500 and Pentax K10D
 Nikon D7500Pentax K10D
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D7500 Pentax K10D
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-04-12 2006-12-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 1640000 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 51 11
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 720 gr (1.59 lbs) 793 gr (1.75 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 86 66
DXO Color Depth rating 24.3 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.0 11.6
DXO Low light rating 1483 522
Other
Battery life 950 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $1,247 $700