Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
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- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Launched June 2012
- Earlier Model is Nikon D700
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Succeeded the Pentax K-5
Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon D800E and Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe D800E was introduced 11 months prior to the K-5 IIs and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D800E scores versus the K-5 IIs when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D800E & Pentax K-5 IIs. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D800E Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Pentax K-5 IIs
D800E | K-5 IIs | |||
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Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Nikon D800E
K-5 IIs | D800E | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | June 2012 | Fresher by 11 months |
Common features in the Nikon D800E and Pentax K-5 IIs
D800E | K-5 IIs | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D800E has exterior measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon D800E and Pentax K-5 IIs in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the D800E versus the K-5 IIs.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D800E and K-5 IIs is 54 and 60 respectively.
Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D800E and K-5 IIs.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D800E using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon D800E will resolve extra detail using its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older D800E is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Nikon D800E | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon D800E | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2012-06-11 | 2013-06-04 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 3 | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 51 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle | 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 | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 900 grams (1.98 lbs) | 760 grams (1.68 lbs) |
Dimensions | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 96 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.6 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.3 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 2979 | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 900 photos | 980 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Launch cost | $2,389 | $749 |