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Nikon D600 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Nikon D600 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Nikon D600 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Nikon D600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Revealed November 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon D300S
  • New Model is Nikon D610
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax K-5
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Nikon D600 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon D600 and Pentax K-5 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the D600 (24MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the D600 (Full frame) and K-5 II (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The D600 was unveiled 6 months before the K-5 II which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D600 grades vs the K-5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Pentax K-5 II

 D600 K-5 II 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Nikon D600

 K-5 II D600 

Common features in the Nikon D600 and Pentax K-5 II

 D600 K-5 II 
RevealedNovember 2012June 2013Similar age
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution921k921kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon D600 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D600 enjoys outside dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 II has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the D600 and the K-5 II.

Nikon D600 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D600 and K-5 II is 56 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D600 vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D600 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D600 and K-5 II.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D600 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon D600 will offer you greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively.

Nikon D600 vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D600 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D600 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D600 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography details
82
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D600 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Street photography camera
60
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D600 Sports photography info
Pentax K-5 II Sports photography info
70
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.5 frames per second)
no image stabilization
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D600 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography highlights
66
environment proof
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
65
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D600 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography factors
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D600
Vlogging with Pentax K-5 II
30
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon D600 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D600 and Pentax K-5 II
 Nikon D600Pentax K-5 II
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D600 Pentax K-5 II
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-11-13 2013-06-04
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 39 11
Cross focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.5fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 gr (1.87 lbs) 760 gr (1.68 lbs)
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 94 82
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 14.2 14.1
DXO Low light score 2980 1235
Other
Battery life 900 photographs 980 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Cost at release $1,900 $830