Nikon D300 vs Pentax K-1 II

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon D300 versus Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the D300 (12MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the D300 (APS-C) and K-1 II (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The D300 was unveiled 11 years earlier than the K-1 II and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D300 grades vs the K-1 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D300 & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D300 Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D300 has external measurements of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the D300 against the K-1 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D300 and K-1 II is 55 and 55 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D300 and K-1 II.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D300 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-1 II will give greater detail having an extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older D300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.