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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Pentax *ist D
*ist D vs K10D |
Pentax K10D
K10D vs K20D |
| Successor: |
Pentax K20D
K10D vs K20D |
Pentax K-7
K20D vs K-7 |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | K10D | K20D |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $999.95 | $799.95 |
| Street Price: | $788.89 | |
| Date Available: | 2006-11-30 | 2008-04-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
27.9 oz
(790 g)
includes batteries |
28.3 oz
(802 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.6 x
4.0 x
2.8 in. (142 x 101 x 70 mm) |
5.6 x
4.0 x
2.8 in. (142 x 102 x 70 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.2 | 14.6 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) | 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.10 microns | 5.05 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 66 | 65 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.7 | 22.9 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.6 | 11.1 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 522 | 639 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2) |
4672 x 3104
(14.5 MP,
Other), 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 (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.1 | 2.8 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | No |
| Movie Resolution: | ||
| Movie File Format: | ||
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | No |
| HD Video Out: | No | |
| HD Video Connection: | ||
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) |
| Lens: | Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SMC P-DA | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | 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 |
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| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | 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: | 11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII) | 11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; Eye-level Pentaprism | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, coverage: 95%, magnification: 0.95x, diopter: -2.5 to 1.5 |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.95x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 2.7 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 210,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 20.0x | 32.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, ISO priority AE | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (expanded) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Manual | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature |
| 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: | TTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | TTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority | |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash-off, Flash-on, Auto + Red-eye reduction, Flash-on + Red-eye reduction | On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft. | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens | Depends on lens |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/180 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe, PC-Sync Socket |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | RAW (.PEF, .DNG) |
| Movie File Format: | ||
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | IR or wired | Wired or IR |
| Connections (extended): | DC input, wired remote | DC input, wired remote |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.39 | 0.39 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.62 | 0.36 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 12 | 11 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.1 | 2.8 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | 38 |
| 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 | 0.17 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 | 0.090 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.28 seconds | 0.24 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.107 seconds | 0.089 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View: Full AF = n/a Prefocused = 0.659s Prefocused with flash = 2.395s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.5 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.8 seconds | 3.1 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 480 shots | 530 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI50 | Proprietary D-LI50 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI50 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary D-LI50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | S-SW55 Software (CD-ROM) | CD-ROM S-SW74/75 |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000/XP, MacOS 10.2 or later | Windows XP/Vista, MacOS 10.2 or later |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 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. | PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction (SR) system; Weather and dust resistant body; Live View mode that allows users to see the full image area to confirm composition, focus status and lighting on the large 2.7 inch LCD monitor; Expanded Dynamic Range function; Improved Dust Reduction system that features the new Dust Alert function to pinpoint the exact location of dust particles for the photographer to remove. |
