• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 6.1 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 10.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Detailed specifications
  • Pentax *ist D
  • Pentax K10D
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Predecessor:   Pentax *ist D
*ist D vs K10D
Successor: Pentax K10D
*ist D vs K10D 		Pentax K20D
K10D vs K20D
General
Model Number: *ist D K10D
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: SLR Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $1699.00 $999.95
Street Price:   $788.89
Date Available: 2003-10-15 2006-11-30
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 19.4 oz (550 g) 27.9 oz (790 g)
includes batteries
Size: 5.1 x 3.7 x 2.4 in.
(129 x 95 x 60 mm) 		5.6 x 4.0 x 2.8 in.
(142 x 101 x 70 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:   CCD
Sensor Manufacturer: Unknown CCD  
Effective Megapixels: 6.1 10.2
Sensor Format: APS-C APS-C
Sensor size: 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 7.88 microns 6.10 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: 1.5x 1.5x
Aspect Ratio: 3:2 3:2
Color Filter Type:   RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter: Fixed Fixed
Self-Cleaning: No No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:   66
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):   22.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):   11.6
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):   522
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3008 x 2008 (6.0 MP, 3:2),
2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2),
1536 x 1024 (1.6 MP, 3:2),
1152 x 768 (0.9 MP, 3:2),
960 x 640 (0.6 MP, 3:2) 		3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other),
3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2),
1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format: JPEG, TIFF, RAW JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Continuous-mode frames/second: 2.6 3.1
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes No
Movie Resolution:
Movie File Format: None  
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder: No No
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)
Lens: n/a Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SMC P-DA
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):   27 - 83mm
Focal Length (actual):   18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:   3.00x
Aperture Range: Varies with lens used f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T)
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range:   25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:    
Filter Thread: n/a 52.0mm
Thread Type: Varies with lens used n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No No
Digital Zoom: No No
Digital Zoom Values: n/a n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: TTL phase-matching: 11 points with 9 cross-type 11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII)
Auto Focus Assist Light? No Yes
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD (playback only) Optical / LCD (playback only)
Viewfinder Type: Fixed eye-level pentaprism SLR type; Eye-level Pentaprism
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):    
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):    
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 1.8 2.5
Rear Display Resolution:   210,000 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen:
Selfie Screen:
Max Playback Zoom:   20.0x
Top Deck Display: No Yes
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native): 1600 1600
Minimum ISO (native): 200 100
ISO Settings: Auto, ISO 200 to 1600 (3200 as a custom function) Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, ISO priority AE
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent, 3 Manual settings Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Manual
Shutter Speed Range: 1/4000 - 30 sec 1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode: Yes Yes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: 16-segment multi, center-weighted, spot TTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure: Yes No
Aperture Priority: Yes Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:    
Self Timer: 2 or 12 seconds 2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer): No  
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: On, Off, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, Flash-off, Flash-on, Auto + Red-eye reduction, Flash-on + Red-eye reduction
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): 11.0 m / 36.1 ft. 11.0 m / 36.1 ft.
Flash Range Description: n/a Depends on lens
Max Flash Sync: 1/150 1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:    
External Flash Connection: Hot shoe (with X-contact for dedicated flash unit) Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: Full TTL exposure  
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: CF1 / CF2 SD / SDHC
UHS Support:    
Other Memory: Microdrive  
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: Yes Yes
Uncompressed Format: TIFF, RAW RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Movie File Format: None  
Included Memory:   No memory included
Included Memory Type:    
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No No
NFC: No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 1.1 USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: No No
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: Yes Yes
Remote Control Type: Optional wireless remote IR or wired
Connections (extended): DC In DC input, wired remote
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):   0.39
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):   0.62
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):   12
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press? Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 2.6 3.1
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):   Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):    
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):    
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):    
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):   0.25 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):    
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus):   0.181 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):   0.28 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):   0.107 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time:   0.4 seconds
Play -> Record Time:    
Flash cycle time, full power:   3.8 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):    
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):   480 shots
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: 4 x AA or 2 x CR-V3 Proprietary D-LI50
Usable Battery Types: Alkaline disposable, Lithium or NiMH rechargeable Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: CR-V3 disposable (type unknown) 1 x Proprietary D-LI50 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): No Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:   S-SW55 Software (CD-ROM)
OS Compatibility:   Windows 2000/XP, MacOS 10.2 or later
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: Resolutions of 1536 x 1024, 1152 x 768 and 960 x 640 pixels are all accessible via the camera's "Small" setting, and must be selected via a custom function. Image stabilization is sensor shift type. Kit version is priced at $100 more than body only, and comes bundled with an 18mm - 55mm F3.5 � F5.6 DA series smc PENTAX zoom lens.