Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon D610 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D610 (24MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the D610 (Full frame) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The D610 was released 5 months later than the K-5 IIs so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D610 matches up against the K-5 IIs for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D610 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D610 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D610 has got physical dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") and a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the D610 compared to the K-5 IIs.

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

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D610 and K-5 IIs.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D610 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D610 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.