Nikon D600 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Following is a complete overview of the Nikon D600 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the D600 (24MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the D600 (Full frame) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The D600 was unveiled 6 months prior to the K-5 IIs which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the D600 grades versus the K-5 IIs in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D600 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D600 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D600 has got outside dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D600 vs Pentax K-5 IIs in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the D600 versus the K-5 IIs.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D600 and K-5 IIs is 56 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D600 and K-5 IIs.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D600 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon D600 will show extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.