Pentax K10D review

Shot-to-shot time (in seconds)
(Shorter bars indicate better performance)

Raw shot-to-shot time

Typical shot-to-shot time

Nikon D80

0.3 

0.3 

Samsung GX-10

0.5 

0.5 

Canon EOS 30D

0.4 

0.5 

Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

0.5 

0.5 

Pentax K10D

0.5 

0.5 

Canon EOS 400D

0.6 

0.6 

Image quality
We were also quite impressed with the K10D's photo quality as well, from its broad dynamic range to first-rate colour reproduction. Photos had an excellent noise profile up through ISO 800, and at its maximum of ISO 1600 still fared well for its price class.

The K10D does a very good job across the entire dynamic range, as you can see from the artefact-free detail in the white fur

If you're looking for a first dSLR or a no-brainer kit, the Pentax K10D may be too much for you, as in too much power and too expensive. But if you want to buy into an inexpensive system with a really good amateur dSLR at its hub, the K10D hits the mark.

Additional editing by Nick Hide