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Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-5

Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
80
Overall
77
Nikon D810A front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Launched February 2015
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-7
  • Updated by Pentax K-5 IIs
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Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-5 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon D810A and Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the D810A (Full frame) and K-5 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D810A was introduced 4 years after the K-5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the D810A matches up vs the K-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Pentax K-5

 D810A K-5 
RevealedFebruary 2015December 2010More modern by 51 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k921kCrisper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Nikon D810A

 K-5 D810A 

Common features in the Nikon D810A and Pentax K-5

 D810A K-5 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D810A has outer measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D810A and Pentax K-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the D810A versus the K-5.

Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D810A and K-5 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D810A and K-5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D810A using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon D810A will provide extra detail using its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D810A is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810A Portrait photography info
Pentax K-5 Portrait photography info
85
focusing manually
resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
73
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810A Street photography information
Pentax K-5 Street photography information
60
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D810A
Sports photography with Pentax K-5
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
resolution is excellent (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,200 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D810A Travel photography factors
Pentax K-5 Travel photography factors
69
better than average battery life (1,200 CIPA)
environment proofing
resolution is excellent (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
65
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D810A
Landscape photography with Pentax K-5
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
resolution is excellent (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,200 shots)
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810A Vlogging advice
Pentax K-5 Vlogging advice
30
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810A and Pentax K-5
 Nikon D810APentax K-5
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D810A Pentax K-5
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2015-02-10 2010-12-18
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip EXPEED 4 Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 7360 x 4912 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 51 11
Cross type focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,229k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
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 Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 880 grams (1.94 lb) 740 grams (1.63 lb)
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 not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1162
Other
Battery life 1200 images 980 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two 1
Launch pricing $3,800 $800