Pentax K10D with Pentax K-5 II Comparison

Pentax K10D and Pentax K-5 II Main Features

  • December, 2006
  • June, 2013
  • 10 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
  • 16 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 1600 ISO
  • 100 - 12800 ISO
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
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  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 142 x 101 x 70 mm, 793g.
  • 131 x 97 x 73 mm, 760g.
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Pentax K10D Scores


Imaging score
49
Features score
44
Value for money score
67
Portability score
72
Overall score
51

Pentax K-5 II Scores


Imaging score
60
Features score
78
Value for money score
86
Portability score
74
Overall score
73

Pentax K-5 II with Pentax K10D Overview


Let's compare K10D with K-5 II. Both cameras produced Pentax. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Pentax K10D was released in 2006, and Pentax K-5 II in 2013. K-5 II is newer, which is a plus. K10D 7 years older.
The sensor resolution of K-5 II is greater than that of K10D. The difference of 6 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Sensor-shift image stabilization. Pentax K-5 II has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Both cameras have a optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Pentax K10D has 7.0 fps continuous shooting. Pentax K10D has 7.0 fps continuous shooting.

General K10D K-5 II
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model K10D K-5 II
Announced December, 2006 June, 2013
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5 1.5
Number of Lenses 150 150
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 2" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 210k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.64 0.61
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 11 11
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 9
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps 7.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 13.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C APS-C
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 23.5 x 15.7 mm 23.7 x 15.7 mm
Sensor Area 369.0 mm² 372.1 mm²
Sensor Resolution 10 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 3872 x 2592 4928 x 3264
Max Native ISO 1600 12800
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 51200
Min Boosted ISO 0 80
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution None 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None Optional
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 980 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model D-LI90
Physical
Weight 793 g 760 g
Physical Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70 mm 131 x 97 x 73 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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