Nikon Df vs Pentax K10D

Lets look much closer at the Nikon Df vs Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Df (16MP) and K10D (10MP) and the Df (Full frame) and K10D (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The Df was released 7 years after the K10D which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Df matches up against the K10D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Df & Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Df Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Df enjoys outer measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Df compared to the K10D.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Df and K10D is 59 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Df and K10D.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Df featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Df will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent Df provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.