Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-5 IIs
Portability
59 Imaging
66 Features
82 Overall
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59 Imaging
66 Features
82 Overall
72
Portability
60 Imaging
58 Features
83 Overall
68
60 Imaging
58 Features
83 Overall
68
Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Introduced March 2015
- Replaced the Nikon D7100
- New Model is Nikon D7500
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced June 2013
- Old Model is Pentax K-5
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In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D7200 (24MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe D7200 was revealed 22 months after the K-5 IIs which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D7200 grades versus the K-5 IIs with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
| D7200 | K-5 IIs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2015 |  | June 2013 | More modern by 22 months |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 921k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Nikon D7200
| K-5 IIs | D7200 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Pentax K-5 IIs
| D7200 | K-5 IIs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D7200 has exterior dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the D7200 and the K-5 IIs.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7200 and K-5 IIs is 59 and 60 respectively.
Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7200 and K-5 IIs.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon D7200 to show extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern D7200 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon D7200 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography details
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Nikon D7200 Street photography factors
Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography factors
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
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Nikon D7200 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Sports photography camera
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (1,110 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
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Nikon D7200 Travel photography features
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography features
better than average battery (1,110 per charge)
weather proof
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon D7200 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography highlights
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (1,110 shots)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
environment sealing
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Nikon D7200 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Vlogging camera
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
| Nikon D7200 | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon D7200 | Pentax K-5 IIs |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2015-03-02 | 2013-06-04 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed 4 | Prime II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 51 | 11 |
| Cross focus points | 15 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
| Total lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,229k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | 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 speed | 6.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
| 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 480 (25, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 765 grams (1.69 pounds) | 760 grams (1.68 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 All around score | 87 | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.5 | 23.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.6 | 14.1 |
| DXO Low light score | 1333 | 1208 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1110 shots | 980 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL15 | D-LI90 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Dual | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $1,100 | $749 |