Nikon L810 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon L810 and Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is fairly similar but the L810 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The L810 was launched 16 months before the K-5 IIs making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L810 grades against the K-5 IIs with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L810 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L810 has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the L810 compared to the K-5 IIs.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and K-5 IIs is 74 and 60 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and K-5 IIs.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor dimensions. The L810 comes with the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The more aged L810 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.