Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-S1

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon D780 and Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D780 (25MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the D780 (Full frame) and K-S1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The D780 was launched 5 years later than the K-S1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the D780 scores versus the K-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D780 & Pentax K-S1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D780 Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D780 offers exterior measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S1 has proportions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the D780 versus the K-S1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D780 and K-S1 is 57 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D780 and K-S1.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D780 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D780 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer D780 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.