Nikon D800 vs Pentax KP

Here, we are matching up the Nikon D800 versus Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and KP (24MP) and the D800 (Full frame) and KP (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The D800 was unveiled 5 years prior to the KP and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the D800 grades against the KP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D800 & Pentax KP. The full galleries are available at Nikon D800 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D800 features physical dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Pentax KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D800 versus Pentax KP in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the D800 versus the KP.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D800 and KP is 54 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D800 and KP.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D800 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D800 will deliver greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older D800 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.