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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K10D

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z7
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
  • Launched December 2006
  • Refreshed by Pentax K20D
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K10D Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z7 II versus Pentax K10D, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and K10D (10MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and K10D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was launched 14 years later than the K10D and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z7 II scores against the K10D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Pentax K10D

 Z7 II K10D 
LaunchedOctober 2020December 2006Fresher by 169 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k210kClearer screen (+1890k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Nikon Z7 II

 K10D Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K10D

 Z7 II K10D 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II provides exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II vs the K10D.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and K10D is 61 and 59 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and K10D.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 36MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography factors
Pentax K10D Portrait photography factors
88
focusing manually
sensor resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
52
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Street photography camera
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography features
Pentax K10D Sports photography features
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography highlights
Pentax K10D Travel photography highlights
72
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is amazing (46MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
49
environment proofing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Landscape photography camera
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
small screen (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging info
Pentax K10D Vlogging info
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K10D
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPentax K10D
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Pentax K10D
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2020-10-14 2006-12-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 493 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 15 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 793 gr (1.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 522
Other
Battery life 420 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Dual Single
Launch cost $2,997 $700