Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D7100 & Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D7100 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.