Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-5 II
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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
- Introduced April 2017
- Replaced the Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched June 2013
- Older Model is Pentax K-5

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
Here is a in-depth overview of the Nikon D7500 versus Pentax K-5 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the D7500 (21MP) and K-5 II (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

The D7500 was released 3 years later than the K-5 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D7500 grades vs the K-5 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D7500 and Pentax K-5 II. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D7500 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Pentax K-5 II
D7500 | K-5 II | |||
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Launched | April 2017 | ![]() | June 2013 | Fresher by 47 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Nikon D7500
K-5 II | D7500 |
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Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Pentax K-5 II
D7500 | K-5 II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7500 features exterior measurements of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") and a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 II has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
See the Nikon D7500 versus Pentax K-5 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the D7500 and the K-5 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D7500 and K-5 II is 60 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D7500 and K-5 II.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon D7500 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent D7500 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Nikon D7500 | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon D7500 | Pentax K-5 II |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2017-04-12 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 5 | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 1640000 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 51 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 309 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
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 | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
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 options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 720 grams (1.59 lbs) | 760 grams (1.68 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 86 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.3 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.0 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 1483 | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 950 shots | 980 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15a | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $1,247 | $830 |