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Pentax K10D vs Pentax K110D

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Pentax K10D front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Pentax K10D vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

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
  • Refreshed by Pentax K20D
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released May 2006
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Pentax K10D vs Pentax K110D Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax K10D and Pentax K110D, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both offered by Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the K10D (10MP) and K110D (6MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The K10D was launched 7 months later than the K110D which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the K10D matches up against the K110D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Pentax K110D

 K10D K110D 
ReleasedDecember 2006May 2006More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Pentax K10D

 K110D K10D 

Common features in the Pentax K10D and Pentax K110D

 K10D K110D 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen size
Screen resolution210k210kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Pentax K10D vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K10D provides external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K10D and Pentax K110D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the K10D against the K110D.

Pentax K10D vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K10D and K110D is 59 and 67 respectively.

Pentax K10D vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Pentax K10D vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K10D and K110D.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax K10D to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent K10D provides an edge in sensor tech.

Pentax K10D vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Pentax K10D vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K10D vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K10D Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K110D Portrait photography highlights
52
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K10D Street photography information
Pentax K110D Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K10D Sports photography details
Pentax K110D Sports photography details
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K10D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Travel photography camera
49
weather proof
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
45
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (6MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K10D Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K110D Landscape photography highlights
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
low MP (10MP)
missing Timelapse mode
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K10D
Vlogging with Pentax K110D
9
can't record video
9
no video shooting
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Pentax K10D vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K10D and Pentax K110D
 Pentax K10DPentax K110D
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K10D Pentax K110D
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2006-12-15 2006-05-22
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF
Total lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 210k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 grams (1.75 pounds) 585 grams (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 522 not tested
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $700 $1,000