Nikon D610 vs Pentax KP
Portability
56 Imaging
70 Features
79 Overall
73
56 Imaging
70 Features
79 Overall
73
Portability
61 Imaging
67 Features
76 Overall
70
61 Imaging
67 Features
76 Overall
70
Nikon D610 vs Pentax KP Key Specs
Nikon D610
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
- Announced October 2013
- Old Model is Nikon D600
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Revealed January 2017
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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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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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Pentax KP
| D610 | KP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Nikon D610
| KP | D610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2017 |  | October 2013 | More recent by 40 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Nikon D610 and Pentax KP
| D610 | KP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon D610 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
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.
Nikon D610 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
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.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon D610 Portrait photography features
Pentax KP Portrait photography features
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Nikon D610 Street photography details
Pentax KP Street photography details
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
very good ISO range (819,200)
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Sports photography with Nikon D610
Sports photography with Pentax KP
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
quiet shutter (1/24,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low battery power (390 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Nikon D610 Travel photography info
Pentax KP Travel photography info
weather sealing
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
weather sealing
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
low battery power (390 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon D610 Landscape photography details
Pentax KP Landscape photography details
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (819,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
low battery power (390 shots)
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Nikon D610 Vlogging features
Pentax KP Vlogging features
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon D610 vs Pentax KP Specifications
| Nikon D610 | Pentax KP | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon D610 | Pentax KP |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2013-10-08 | 2017-01-26 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed 3 | PRIME IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 6016 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 819200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 39 | 27 |
| Cross focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 921k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.63x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/24000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 850 grams (1.87 pounds) | 703 grams (1.55 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 94 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 25.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 2925 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 900 photographs | 390 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL15 | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
| Storage slots | 2 | Single |
| Retail price | $1,600 | $747 |