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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D700
  • Successor is Nikon D780
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released December 2010
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-7
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-5 IIs
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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-5 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the D750 (Full frame) and K-5 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The D750 was introduced 3 years later than the K-5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the D750 matches up versus the K-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Pentax K-5

 D750 K-5 
ReleasedSeptember 2014December 2010More recent by 46 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k921kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Nikon D750

 K-5 D750 

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Pentax K-5

 D750 K-5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D750 enjoys external dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the D750 compared to the K-5.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D750 and K-5 is 57 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D750 and K-5.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D750 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D750 will result in greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent D750 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D750
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Street photography camera
68
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D750 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-5 Sports photography factors
78
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (1,230 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D750 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-5 Travel photography factors
69
better than average battery pack (1,230 per charge)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D750 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-5 Landscape photography factors
79
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (1,230 per charge)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D750 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-5 Vlogging advice
30
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Pentax K-5
 Nikon D750Pentax K-5
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D750 Pentax K-5
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2014-09-12 2010-12-18
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 51 11
Cross type focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.5fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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, auto slow sync, auto slow sync 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Max 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 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 840g (1.85 pounds) 740g (1.63 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 93 82
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 14.1
DXO Low light rating 2956 1162
Other
Battery life 1230 shots 980 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual One
Launch pricing $2,000 $800