Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-5 II

The following is a complete assessment of the Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-5 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the D810 (36MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the D810 (Full frame) and K-5 II (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The D810 was released 13 months after the K-5 II making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the D810 matches up versus the K-5 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D810 and Pentax K-5 II. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D810 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D810 has outer measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II 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).

Examine the Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-5 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the D810 against the K-5 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D810 and K-5 II is 54 and 60 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D810 and K-5 II.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D810 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon D810 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher D810 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.