Pentax K10D vs Sony A290

Lets examine more closely at the Pentax K10D and Sony A290, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the K10D (10MP) and A290 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The K10D was unveiled 4 years before the A290 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the K10D grades vs the A290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K10D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K10D Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K10D offers physical 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 Sony A290 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K10D and Sony A290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the K10D against the A290.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K10D and A290 is 59 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K10D and A290.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony A290 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged K10D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.