Nikon D80 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Below, we are looking at the Nikon D80 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the D80 (10MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D80 was introduced 7 years prior to the K-5 IIs which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the D80 grades vs the K-5 IIs with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D80 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D80 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D80 has physical measurements of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the D80 against the K-5 IIs.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D80 and K-5 IIs is 62 and 60 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D80 and K-5 IIs.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax K-5 IIs to resolve more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged D80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.