Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 II

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and K-1 II (36MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The D750 was introduced 4 years before the K-1 II and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the D750 matches up vs the K-1 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D750 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D750 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D750 comes with exterior dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-1 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the D750 and the K-1 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D750 and K-1 II is 57 and 55 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D750 and K-1 II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax K-1 II to give you more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older D750 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.