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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
56
Imaging
71
Features
79
Overall
74
Nikon D610 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

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

Below is a extensive comparison of the Nikon D610 and Pentax K-5 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the D610 (24MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the D610 (Full frame) and K-5 II (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The D610 was manufactured 5 months later than the K-5 II which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the D610 matches up vs the K-5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Pentax K-5 II

 D610 K-5 II 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Nikon D610

 K-5 II D610 

Common features in the Nikon D610 and Pentax K-5 II

 D610 K-5 II 
LaunchedOctober 2013June 2013Similar age
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon D610 has outer measurements 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 II has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the D610 and the K-5 II.

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

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

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D610 and K-5 II.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D610 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D610 will offer extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D610 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography highlights
82
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D610 Street photography information
Pentax K-5 II Street photography information
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D610 Sports photography information
Pentax K-5 II Sports photography information
71
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D610 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography advice
66
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
65
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D610 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography highlights
78
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D610 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-5 II Vlogging factors
30
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D610 and Pentax K-5 II
 Nikon D610Pentax K-5 II
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D610 Pentax K-5 II
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-10-08 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 dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 6016 x 4016 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 39 11
Cross type focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 850 grams (1.87 lb) 760 grams (1.68 lb)
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 All around rating 94 82
DXO Color Depth rating 25.1 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.4 14.1
DXO Low light rating 2925 1235
Other
Battery life 900 shots 980 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two One
Launch price $1,600 $830