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Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Pentax K10D front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-10 Key Specs

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
  • Renewed by Pentax K20D
Samsung GX-10
(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 September 2006
  • Replacement is Samsung GX-20
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Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Pentax K10D versus Samsung GX-10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the K10D (10MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K10D was brought out 3 months later than the GX-10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K10D matches up vs the GX-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Samsung GX-10

 K10D GX-10 

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Pentax K10D

 GX-10 K10D 

Common features in the Pentax K10D and Samsung GX-10

 K10D GX-10 
LaunchedDecember 2006September 2006Same generation
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen size
Screen resolution210k210kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K10D offers outside measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

See the Pentax K10D versus Samsung GX-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the K10D vs the GX-10.

Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K10D and GX-10 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K10D and GX-10.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K10D
Portrait photography with Samsung GX-10
52
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
52
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K10D
Street photography with Samsung GX-10
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K10D as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Sports photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K10D Travel photography advice
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography advice
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
49
environment proofing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K10D
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-10
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
MP count low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K10D Vlogging features
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
9
no video recording
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Pentax K10D vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K10D and Samsung GX-10
 Pentax K10DSamsung GX-10
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax K10D Samsung GX-10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2006-12-15 2006-09-21
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size 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 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 210k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest 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 lb) 793 grams (1.75 lb)
Physical 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 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $700 $850