Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-5 II

Below is a in depth assessment of the Nikon D7200 and Pentax K-5 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the D7200 (24MP) and K-5 II (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D7200 was revealed 22 months later than the K-5 II making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D7200 scores versus the K-5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D7200 and Pentax K-5 II. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D7200 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7200 features external measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the D7200 vs the K-5 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D7200 and K-5 II is 59 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D7200 and K-5 II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon D7200 to result in extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The newer D7200 will have an edge in sensor innovation.