Nikon D700 vs Pentax K-5

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon D700 and Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the D700 (12MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the D700 (Full frame) and K-5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The D700 was unveiled 3 years prior to the K-5 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the D700 grades against the K-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D700 and Pentax K-5. The full galleries are available at Nikon D700 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D700 provides outside dimensions of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D700 and Pentax K-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the D700 compared to the K-5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D700 and K-5 is 54 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D700 and K-5.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D700 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax K-5 will offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older D700 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.