Nikon D700 vs Pentax K-1 II

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon D700 and Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the D700 (12MP) and K-1 II (36MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The D700 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the K-1 II which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D700 matches up versus the K-1 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D700 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D700 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D700 features outside dimensions of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the D700 compared to the K-1 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D700 and K-1 II is 54 and 55 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D700 and K-1 II.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax K-1 II to resolve greater detail having an extra 24MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged D700 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.