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Nikon D90 vs Pentax KP

Portability
60
Imaging
51
Features
52
Overall
51
Nikon D90 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Nikon D90 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Nikon D90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Announced October 2008
  • Replaced the Nikon D80
  • Updated by Nikon D7000
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Released January 2017
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Nikon D90 vs Pentax KP Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon D90 versus Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the D90 (12MP) and KP (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D90 was launched 9 years prior to the KP which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the D90 grades against the KP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Pentax KP

 D90 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Nikon D90

 KP D90 
ReleasedJanuary 2017October 2008Newer by 100 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D90 and Pentax KP

 D90 KP 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon D90 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D90 offers outer dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Pentax KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D90 versus Pentax KP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the D90 vs the KP.

Nikon D90 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D90 and KP is 60 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D90 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Nikon D90 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D90 and KP.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax KP to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D90 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon D90 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Nikon D90 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D90 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D90 Portrait photography advice
Pentax KP Portrait photography advice
62
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D90 as a Street photography camera
Pentax KP as a Street photography camera
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
above average ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D90 Sports photography highlights
Pentax KP Sports photography highlights
45
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (4.5 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/24,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
terrible battery power (390 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D90 Travel photography highlights
Pentax KP Travel photography highlights
44
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
61
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery power (390 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D90 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax KP as a Landscape photography camera
57
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (819,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery power (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D90 Vlogging details
Pentax KP Vlogging details
21
has face detection focus
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Nikon D90 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D90 and Pentax KP
 Nikon D90Pentax KP
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D90 Pentax KP
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2008-10-13 2017-01-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 819200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/24000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.5fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 17.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 703 gr (1.55 lb) 703 gr (1.55 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 977 not tested
Other
Battery life 850 pictures 390 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL3e D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $1,199 $747