Clicky

Nikon D4s vs Pentax KP

Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
84
Overall
72
Nikon D4s front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Nikon D4s vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D4
  • Successor is Nikon D5
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2017
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Nikon D4s vs Pentax KP Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon D4s vs Pentax KP, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the D4s (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the D4s (Full frame) and KP (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The D4s was launched 3 years prior to the KP and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D4s being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D4s scores against the KP in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Pentax KP

 D4s KP 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Nikon D4s

 KP D4s 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017February 2014More recent by 35 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon D4s and Pentax KP

 D4s KP 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon D4s vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D4s features physical measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs) and the Pentax KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D4s vs Pentax KP in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the D4s and the KP.

Nikon D4s vs Pentax KP size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D4s and KP is 50 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D4s vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Nikon D4s vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D4s and KP.

All in all, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D4s featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax KP will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older D4s will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon D4s vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Nikon D4s vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D4s vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D4s Portrait photography info
Pentax KP Portrait photography info
78
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Street Comparison

Nikon D4s Street photography factors
Pentax KP Street photography factors
58
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good high ISO (819,200)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Nikon D4s Sports photography highlights
Pentax KP Sports photography highlights
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (3,020 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
quiet shutter (1/24,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery power (390 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Nikon D4s Travel photography details
Pentax KP Travel photography details
62
great battery pack (3,020 CIPA)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
weather sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery power (390 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D4s
Landscape photography with Pentax KP
76
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery pack (3,020 per charge)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (819,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery power (390 shots)
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D4s Vlogging factors
Pentax KP Vlogging factors
28
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Nikon D4s vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D4s and Pentax KP
 Nikon D4sPentax KP
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D4s Pentax KP
Category Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2014-02-24 2017-01-26
Body design Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 860.4mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4928 x 3280 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 819200
Max boosted ISO 409600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 51 27
Cross type focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/6000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/24000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1350g (2.98 lb) 703g (1.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3074 not tested
Other
Battery life 3020 photos 390 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL18a D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media CompactFlash, XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail pricing $6,498 $747