Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-5 II

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.

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.

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.

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

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.