Pentax K10D vs Sony TX66

Below, we will be contrasting the Pentax K10D and Sony TX66, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the K10D (10MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the K10D (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The K10D was brought out 6 years prior to the TX66 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the K10D matches up versus the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K10D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K10D Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K10D features physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the K10D and the TX66.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K10D and TX66 is 59 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K10D and TX66.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K10D due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX66 will result in extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older K10D will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.