Nikon D700 vs Pentax K-5 II

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon D700 and Pentax K-5 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the D700 (12MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the D700 (Full frame) and K-5 II (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The D700 was released 5 years earlier than the K-5 II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the D700 grades against the K-5 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D700 & Pentax K-5 II. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D700 Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D700 offers physical dimensions of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the D700 vs the K-5 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D700 and K-5 II is 54 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D700 and K-5 II.

All in all, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D700 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-5 II will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older D700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.