Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-5

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon D610 versus Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the D610 (24MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the D610 (Full frame) and K-5 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The D610 was introduced 2 years after the K-5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D610 scores vs the K-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D610 & Pentax K-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D610 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D610 has physical 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 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D610 vs the K-5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D610 and K-5 is 56 and 60 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D610 and K-5.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D610 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon D610 will render extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent D610 provides an edge in sensor technology.