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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Nikon D7500 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Nikon D7500
(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
Pentax K-5 II
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Pentax K-5 II

 D7500 K-5 II 
LaunchedApril 2017June 2013Fresher by 47 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Nikon D7500

 K-5 II D7500 

Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Pentax K-5 II

 D7500 K-5 II 
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).

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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.

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7500 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography highlights
79
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7500 Street photography info
Pentax K-5 II Street photography info
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7500 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-5 II Sports photography highlights
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7500 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography highlights
70
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
has built in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
65
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7500 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7500 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-5 II Vlogging highlights
35
touch screen
has image stabilization
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7500 and Pentax K-5 II
 Nikon D7500Pentax K-5 II
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