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Nikon D800E vs Pentax KP

Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Nikon D800E front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Nikon D800E vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon D700
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2017
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Nikon D800E vs Pentax KP Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon D800E versus Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and KP (24MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and KP (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The D800E was unveiled 5 years earlier than the KP and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D800E grades versus the KP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Pentax KP

 D800E KP 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Nikon D800E

 KP D800E 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017June 2012More recent by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon D800E and Pentax KP

 D800E KP 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon D800E vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D800E has got exterior measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D800E and the KP.

Nikon D800E vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D800E and KP is 54 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D800E vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Nikon D800E vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D800E and KP.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D800E using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D800E will provide you with greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older D800E will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon D800E vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Nikon D800E vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D800E vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D800E as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax KP as a Portrait photography camera
83
manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D800E Street photography advice
Pentax KP Street photography advice
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
good high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D800E Sports photography features
Pentax KP Sports photography features
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/24,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
not so great battery pack (390 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D800E Travel photography advice
Pentax KP Travel photography advice
66
weather proof
sensor resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
weather proof
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (390 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D800E
Landscape photography with Pentax KP
79
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is excellent (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (819,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
not so great battery pack (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D800E as a Vlogging camera
Pentax KP as a Vlogging camera
30
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon D800E vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D800E and Pentax KP
 Nikon D800EPentax KP
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D800E Pentax KP
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-06-11 2017-01-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 7360 x 4912 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 819200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 51 27
Cross focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/24000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (60i, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 900 grams (1.98 lbs) 703 grams (1.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 2979 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 photographs 390 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 D-LI109
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 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Two 1
Launch pricing $2,389 $747