Nikon D80 vs Pentax K-5
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Nikon D80 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced December 2010
- Replaced the Pentax K-7
- Updated by Pentax K-5 IIs
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The following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon D80 versus Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D80 (10MP) and K-5 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe D80 was unveiled 5 years before the K-5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D80 scores versus the K-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Pentax K-5
| D80 | K-5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Nikon D80
| K-5 | D80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | December 2010 |  | September 2006 | Newer by 51 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D80 and Pentax K-5
| D80 | K-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon D80 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D80 provides outer measurements of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the D80 vs the K-5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D80 and K-5 is 62 and 60 respectively.
Nikon D80 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D80 and K-5.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax K-5 to render greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged D80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon D80 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
| Nikon D80 | Pentax K-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon D80 | Pentax K-5 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2006-09-23 | 2010-12-18 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Prime II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
| Available lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.61x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 668 gr (1.47 pounds) | 740 gr (1.63 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 61 | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 14.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | 524 | 1162 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 980 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL3e | D-LI90 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $800 | $800 |
