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Nikon D800E vs Pentax K10D

Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Nikon D800E front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Nikon D800E vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon D700
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
  • Released December 2006
  • Refreshed by Pentax K20D
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Nikon D800E vs Pentax K10D Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon D800E vs Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and K10D (10MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and K10D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The D800E was introduced 5 years after the K10D which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the D800E matches up versus the K10D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Pentax K10D

 D800E K10D 
ReleasedJune 2012December 2006Newer by 67 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k210kCrisper screen (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Nikon D800E

 K10D D800E 

Common features in the Nikon D800E and Pentax K10D

 D800E K10D 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon D800E vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D800E provides exterior measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the D800E vs the K10D.

Nikon D800E vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D800E and K10D is 54 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D800E vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D800E vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D800E and K10D.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D800E using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon D800E will produce more detail using its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent D800E will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D800E vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Nikon D800E vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D800E vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D800E as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Portrait photography camera
83
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
53
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D800E Street photography details
Pentax K10D Street photography details
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D800E as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Sports photography camera
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D800E as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Travel photography camera
66
environment proof
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
49
environment proofing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D800E as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
MP count fantastic (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D800E Vlogging highlights
Pentax K10D Vlogging highlights
30
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D800E vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D800E and Pentax K10D
 Nikon D800EPentax K10D
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D800E Pentax K10D
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-06-11 2006-12-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 7360 x 4912 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 51 11
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900g (1.98 lbs) 793g (1.75 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 96 66
DXO Color Depth rating 25.6 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.3 11.6
DXO Low light rating 2979 522
Other
Battery life 900 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Dual One
Retail cost $2,389 $700