Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon D850 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the D850 (46MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the D850 (Full frame) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The D850 was announced 4 years later than the K-5 IIs and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D850 grades vs the K-5 IIs in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D850 offers physical measurements of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D850 versus Pentax K-5 IIs in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the D850 and the K-5 IIs.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D850 and K-5 IIs is 54 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D850 and K-5 IIs.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D850 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D850 will render greater detail with its extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent D850 should have an edge in sensor innovation.