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Pentax K10D vs Pentax K20D

Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
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Pentax K10D front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Pentax K10D vs Pentax K20D 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
  • Revealed December 2006
  • Successor is Pentax K20D
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K10D
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Pentax K10D vs Pentax K20D Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Pentax K10D and Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both produced by Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the K10D (10MP) and K20D (15MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K10D was manufactured 18 months prior to the K20D which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the K10D grades against the K20D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Pentax K20D

 K10D K20D 

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Pentax K10D

 K20D K10D 
AnnouncedJune 2008December 2006More recent by 18 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K10D and Pentax K20D

 K10D K20D 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Pentax K10D vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K10D has got exterior 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) whilst the Pentax K20D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K10D and Pentax K20D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the K10D versus the K20D.

Pentax K10D vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K10D and K20D is 59 and 59 respectively.

Pentax K10D vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Pentax K10D vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K10D and K20D.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax K20D to provide you with more detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older K10D will be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax K10D vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Pentax K10D vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K10D vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K10D
Portrait photography with Pentax K20D
53
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
72
manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K10D
Street photography with Pentax K20D
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K10D Sports photography highlights
Pentax K20D Sports photography highlights
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K10D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Travel photography camera
49
environment proof
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
weather proof
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K10D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen is small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
small screen (2.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K10D Vlogging highlights
Pentax K20D Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
9
can't shoot video
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Pentax K10D vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K10D and Pentax K20D
 Pentax K10DPentax K20D
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K10D Pentax K20D
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2006-12-15 2008-06-25
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 210k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 grams (1.75 lbs) 800 grams (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 65
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 11.1
DXO Low light score 522 639
Other
Battery model - D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $700 $700