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Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71
Nikon D7100 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon D7000
  • Successor is Nikon D7200
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Replaced the Pentax K-7
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-5 IIs
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Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon D7100 versus Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and K-5 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D7100 was launched 2 years later than the K-5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D7100 matches up vs the K-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Pentax K-5

 D7100 K-5 
IntroducedApril 2013December 2010Fresher by 29 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k921kClearer screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Nikon D7100

 K-5 D7100 

Common features in the Nikon D7100 and Pentax K-5

 D7100 K-5 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D7100 provides physical measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D7100 versus Pentax K-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the D7100 compared to the K-5.

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D7100 and K-5 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D7100 and K-5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon D7100 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher D7100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7100 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-5 Portrait photography info
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D7100
Sports photography with Pentax K-5
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7100 Travel photography details
Pentax K-5 Travel photography details
66
environment proofing
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
does not have a selfie friendly display
65
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Landscape photography camera
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D7100
Vlogging with Pentax K-5
30
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7100 and Pentax K-5
 Nikon D7100Pentax K-5
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D7100 Pentax K-5
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-04-25 2010-12-18
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 51 11
Cross type focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765g (1.69 lbs) 740g (1.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 83 82
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 14.1
DXO Low light rating 1256 1162
Other
Battery life 950 shots 980 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two Single
Price at launch $800 $800