Nikon D1X vs Pentax KP

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon D1X and Pentax KP, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the D1X (5MP) and KP (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D1X was announced 16 years before the KP which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D1X being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the D1X scores versus the KP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D1X and Pentax KP. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D1X Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D1X provides external dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

See the Nikon D1X and Pentax KP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the D1X vs the KP.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D1X and KP is 51 and 61 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D1X and KP.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax KP to give greater detail with its extra 19MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged D1X is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.