Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-5

Let's look closer at the Nikon D810 versus Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the D810 (36MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the D810 (Full frame) and K-5 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The D810 was manufactured 3 years later than the K-5 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the D810 matches up versus the K-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D810 and Pentax K-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D810 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D810 provides external dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the D810 compared to the K-5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D810 and K-5 is 54 and 60 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D810 and K-5.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D810 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon D810 will give you extra detail due to its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern D810 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.