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Pentax K-x vs Pentax K10D

Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50
Pentax K-x front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Pentax K-x vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Announced December 2009
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
  • Released December 2006
  • Newer Model is Pentax K20D
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Pentax K-x vs Pentax K10D Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Pentax K-x and Pentax K10D, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are offered by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-x (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-x was unveiled 3 years later than the K10D and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the K-x scores against the K10D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Pentax K10D

 K-x K10D 
ReleasedDecember 2009December 2006More recent by 37 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kCrisper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Pentax K-x

 K10D K-x 

Common features in the Pentax K-x and Pentax K10D

 K-x K10D 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax K-x vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-x enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-x and Pentax K10D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the K-x against the K10D.

Pentax K-x vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-x and K10D is 69 and 59 respectively.

Pentax K-x vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-x vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-x and K10D.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax K-x to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer K-x will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax K-x vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Pentax K-x vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-x vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-x Portrait photography factors
Pentax K10D Portrait photography factors
63
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
52
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-x
Street photography with Pentax K10D
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-x Sports photography highlights
Pentax K10D Sports photography highlights
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery (1,900 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-x as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Travel photography camera
54
better than average battery (1,900 shots)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
49
environment proof
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-x as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Landscape photography camera
61
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (1,900 per charge)
small screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
missing Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-x Vlogging information
Pentax K10D Vlogging information
27
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Pentax K-x vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-x and Pentax K10D
 Pentax K-xPentax K10D
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-x Pentax K10D
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-12-23 2006-12-15
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 16.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580 gr (1.28 pounds) 793 gr (1.75 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 66
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 11.6
DXO Low light rating 811 522
Other
Battery life 1900 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $600 $700