Nikon D40 vs Pentax KF

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon D40 vs Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the D40 (6MP) and KF (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D40 was manufactured 17 years prior to the KF which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D40 scores versus the KF in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D40 and Pentax KF. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D40 Gallery and Pentax KF Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D40 enjoys physical dimensions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Pentax KF has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D40 vs Pentax KF in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the D40 and the KF.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D40 and KF is 71 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D40 and KF.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax KF to result in greater detail due to its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged D40 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.