Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-5 II

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon D750 versus Pentax K-5 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the D750 (Full frame) and K-5 II (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The D750 was launched 16 months later than the K-5 II making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D750 matches up against the K-5 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D750 & Pentax K-5 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D750 Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D750 has got outside dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) and 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 ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the D750 vs the K-5 II.

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

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D750 and K-5 II.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D750 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D750 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern D750 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.