Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K10D
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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K10D Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D7500 & Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D7500 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Pentax K10D
D7500 | K10D | |||
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Announced | April 2017 | ![]() | December 2006 | Fresher by 126 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper screen (+712k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Nikon D7500
K10D | D7500 |
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Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Pentax K10D
D7500 | K10D | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Nikon D7500 | Pentax K10D | |
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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 |