Nikon D610 vs Pentax KP

Here, we are looking at the Nikon D610 and Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the D610 (24MP) and the KP (24MP) is very close but the D610 (Full frame) and KP (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The D610 was launched 4 years before the KP and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the D610 matches up vs the KP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D610 & Pentax KP. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D610 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D610 comes with external 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) whilst the Pentax KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the D610 and the KP.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D610 and KP is 56 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D610 and KP.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The D610 features the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The older D610 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.