Nikon D750 vs Pentax KP
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Nikon D750 vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
- Launched September 2014
- Old Model is Nikon D700
- New Model is Nikon D780
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Revealed January 2017
Nikon D750 vs Pentax KP Overview
Lets look much closer at the Nikon D750 vs Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the D750 (24MP) and the KP (24MP) is pretty close but the D750 (Full frame) and KP (APS-C) posses different sensor size.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe D750 was launched 3 years prior to the KP and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D750 grades vs the KP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon D750 vs Pentax KP Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D750 & Pentax KP. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D750 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Pentax KP
D750 | KP | |||
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Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 921k | Sharper screen (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Nikon D750
KP | D750 | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | September 2014 | More recent by 28 months |
Common features in the Nikon D750 and Pentax KP
D750 | KP | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon D750 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D750 features outside measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) while the Pentax KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Look at the Nikon D750 vs Pentax KP in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the D750 against the KP.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D750 and KP is 57 and 61 respectively.
Nikon D750 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D750 and KP.
As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The D750 contains the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The older D750 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon D750 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Nikon D750 | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon D750 | Pentax KP |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2014-09-12 | 2017-01-26 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 4 | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 6016 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 819200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 27 |
Cross focus points | 15 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 309 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,229k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/24000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.5fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 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, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 840g (1.85 lbs) | 703g (1.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 93 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 2956 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1230 photos | 390 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Price at release | $2,000 | $747 |