Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
- Revealed January 2020
- Replaced the Nikon D750
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released June 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax K-5
Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon D780 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the D780 (25MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the D780 (Full frame) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D780 was launched 6 years after the K-5 IIs which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D780 scores vs the K-5 IIs in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D780 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D780 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
D780 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Released | January 2020 | June 2013 | Newer by 81 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2359k | 921k | Clearer display (+1438k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Nikon D780
K-5 IIs | D780 |
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Common features in the Nikon D780 and Pentax K-5 IIs
D780 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D780 enjoys outside dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon D780 versus Pentax K-5 IIs in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the D780 against the K-5 IIs.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D780 and K-5 IIs is 57 and 60 respectively.
Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D780 and K-5 IIs.
To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D780 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon D780 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern D780 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Nikon D780 | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon D780 | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2020-01-07 | 2013-06-04 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 6 | Prime II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 51 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 309 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 900 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 840 gr (1.85 pounds) | 760 gr (1.68 pounds) |
Dimensions | 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 2260 photographs | 980 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15b | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Pricing at launch | $2,297 | $749 |