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Nikon D80 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
62
Imaging
48
Features
36
Overall
43
Nikon D80 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Nikon D80 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Launched September 2006
  • Replaced the Nikon D70
  • Renewed by Nikon D90
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
  • Updated by Pentax K20D
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Nikon D80 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon D80 versus Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D80 (10MP) and the K10D (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D80 was brought out 2 months before the K10D so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D80 matches up against the K10D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Pentax K10D

 D80 K10D 
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Nikon D80

 K10D D80 

Common features in the Nikon D80 and Pentax K10D

 D80 K10D 
AnnouncedSeptember 2006December 2006Same age
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon D80 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D80 offers outer dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D80 versus Pentax K10D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the D80 against the K10D.

Nikon D80 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D80 and K10D is 62 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D80 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D80 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D80 and K10D.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon D80 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Nikon D80 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D80 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D80 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Portrait photography camera
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
52
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D80
Street photography with Pentax K10D
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D80
Sports photography with Pentax K10D
40
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D80 Travel photography details
Pentax K10D Travel photography details
44
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
49
weather proofing
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D80 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K10D Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
missing Timelapse recording
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D80
Vlogging with Pentax K10D
9
no video recording
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D80 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D80 and Pentax K10D
 Nikon D80Pentax K10D
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D80 Pentax K10D
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2006-09-23 2006-12-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 668 gr (1.47 lbs) 793 gr (1.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 66
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 11.6
DXO Low light score 524 522
Other
Battery model EN-EL3e -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $800 $700