Question: what is the Pentax K10D similar to, competition-wise? at DVinfo.net

Heath McKnight · August 19th, 2007, 04:09 PM

Just curious what the cool-looking Pentax K10D is closest to, functions-wise, etc., if I were looking at another camera similar to it?

http://www.pentaxslr.com/bodies/k10

I'm guessing maybe the Canon 30D and the Nikon D200 or D80. Speaking of which, is the D80 or D200 closer to the 30D?

Thanks,

Heath

Boyd Ostroff · August 19th, 2007, 05:26 PM

Looks similar to the D80. In fact, it even looks like they copied the styling and control placement. The D200 has an all metal body and is more expensive. Can also shoot 5 fps, can the K100 do that?

But that Pentax has builtin image stabilization which is a nice feature. Nikon bodies don't have that, you need to get their VR lenses.

Heath McKnight · August 19th, 2007, 05:57 PM

I think the K100D is probably closer to the D40 and XT than anything else. I'd probably go with the D200 over the D80 or K10D if and when I upgrade.

heath

Daniel Wang · January 6th, 2008, 04:45 PM

K10D is pretty close to the 30D 40D, D80 in spec, although it does have it's internal IS and weather seals...

August 19th, 2007, 04:09 PM	#1
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Question: what is the Pentax K10D similar to, competition-wise? Just curious what the cool-looking Pentax K10D is closest to, functions-wise, etc., if I were looking at another camera similar to it? http://www.pentaxslr.com/bodies/k10 I'm guessing maybe the Canon 30D and the Nikon D200 or D80. Speaking of which, is the D80 or D200 closer to the 30D? Thanks, Heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

August 19th, 2007, 05:57 PM	#3
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	I think the K100D is probably closer to the D40 and XT than anything else. I'd probably go with the D200 over the D80 or K10D if and when I upgrade. heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

August 19th, 2007, 05:26 PM	#2
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	Looks similar to the D80. In fact, it even looks like they copied the styling and control placement. The D200 has an all metal body and is more expensive. Can also shoot 5 fps, can the K100 do that? But that Pentax has builtin image stabilization which is a nice feature. Nikon bodies don't have that, you need to get their VR lenses.

January 6th, 2008, 04:45 PM	#4
Daniel Wang Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 113	K10D is pretty close to the 30D 40D, D80 in spec, although it does have it's internal IS and weather seals...