Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-5

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon D850 and Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the D850 (46MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the D850 (Full frame) and K-5 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The D850 was introduced 6 years after the K-5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D850 scores against the K-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D850 and Pentax K-5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D850 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D850 provides external measurements of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the D850 compared to the K-5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D850 and K-5 is 54 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D850 and K-5.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D850 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon D850 will produce greater detail using its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent D850 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.