Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-5
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![Nikon D7200 front Nikon D7200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-D7200.jpg)
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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Introduced March 2015
- Superseded the Nikon D7100
- Newer Model is Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed December 2010
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-7
- Replacement is Pentax K-5 IIs
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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon D7200 versus Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the D7200 (24MP) and K-5 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
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The D7200 was announced 4 years later than the K-5 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D7200 scores versus the K-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D7200 and Pentax K-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D7200 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Pentax K-5
D7200 | K-5 | |||
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Revealed | March 2015 | ![]() | December 2010 | More recent by 52 months |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Nikon D7200
K-5 | D7200 |
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Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Pentax K-5
D7200 | K-5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D7200 features outer measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 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") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon D7200 versus Pentax K-5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the D7200 versus the K-5.
![Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D7200-vs-Pentax-K-5-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7200 and K-5 is 59 and 60 respectively.
![Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D7200-vs-Pentax-K-5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D7200 and K-5.
As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D7200 to offer you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent D7200 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
![Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-D7200-vs-Pentax-K-5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D7200-vs-Pentax-K-5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Nikon D7200 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon D7200 | Pentax K-5 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2015-03-02 | 2010-12-18 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 4 | 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 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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 |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,229 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 765 gr (1.69 pounds) | 740 gr (1.63 pounds) |
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 | 87 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.5 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.6 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 1333 | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1110 pictures | 980 pictures |
Style of battery | 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Pricing at release | $1,100 | $800 |