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Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
59 Imaging
64 Features
80 Overall
70
Nikon D7100 front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60 Imaging
57 Features
83 Overall
67

Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon D7000
  • Successor is Nikon D7200
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax K-5
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Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon D7100 and Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D7100 was unveiled very close to the K-5 IIs so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the D7100 grades against the K-5 IIs when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

		

		

			
 D7100 K-5 IIs 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k921kClearer screen (+308k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Nikon D7100

		

		

			
 K-5 IIs D7100 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon D7100 and Pentax K-5 IIs

		

		

			
 D7100 K-5 IIs 
ReleasedApril 2013June 2013Same generation
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7100 has external dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Check out the Nikon D7100 and Pentax K-5 IIs in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the D7100 compared to the K-5 IIs.
Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D7100 and K-5 IIs is 59 and 60 respectively.
Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7100 and K-5 IIs.
All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon D7100 to render greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
	
			Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon D7100 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography factors
78
 has manual focus
 decent MP (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
74
 focusing manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Nikon D7100 Street photography advice
Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography advice
60
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proofing
 no moving screen
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Sports Comparison
Nikon D7100 Sports photography information
Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography information
69
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
 no image stabilization
78
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon D7100 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax K-5 IIs as a Travel photography camera
66
 environment proof
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 screen isn't selfie friendly
65
 weather proofing
 MP count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon D7100 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography advice
76
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Nikon F mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2")
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 no anti-alias filter
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 has dual storage slots
 no image stabilization
78
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proofing
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon D7100
Vlogging with Pentax K-5 IIs
30
 provides face detection autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes external microphone jack
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
33
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes mic support
 display is not selfie friendly
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Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7100 and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Nikon D7100Pentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D7100 Pentax K-5 IIs
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-04-25 2013-06-04
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 51 11
Cross type focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,229k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display 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
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 480 (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 765 grams (1.69 lbs) 760 grams (1.68 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 Overall rating 83 82
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 14.1
DXO Low light rating 1256 1208
Other
Battery life 950 photographs 980 photographs
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 Dual 1
Pricing at release $800 $749