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Nikon Df vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
59
Imaging
64
Features
62
Overall
63
Nikon Df front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Nikon Df vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Nikon Df
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
  • Announced December 2013
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Replaced the Pentax K-5
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Nikon Df vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon Df vs Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the Df (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is pretty similar but the Df (Full frame) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Df was brought out 7 months after the K-5 IIs which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Df grades vs the K-5 IIs with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 Df K-5 IIs 
AnnouncedDecember 2013June 2013Newer by 7 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Nikon Df

 K-5 IIs Df 

Common features in the Nikon Df and Pentax K-5 IIs

 Df K-5 IIs 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon Df vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Df features outside measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Df against the K-5 IIs.

Nikon Df vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Df and K-5 IIs is 59 and 60 respectively.

Nikon Df vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison

Nikon Df vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Df and K-5 IIs.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Df provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more recent Df is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon Df vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison

Nikon Df vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Df as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Portrait photography camera
78
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
74
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Df Street photography details
Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography details
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Df Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography highlights
69
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (1,400 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Df Travel photography information
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography information
60
better than average battery life (1,400 CIPA)
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
65
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Df
Landscape photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery life (1,400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
79
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Df as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon Df vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Df and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Nikon DfPentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Df Pentax K-5 IIs
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-12-20 2013-06-04
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 23.9mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 860.4mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3280 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 39 11
Cross type focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 760 gr (1.68 lbs) 760 gr (1.68 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 89 82
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 14.1
DXO Low light rating 3279 1208
Other
Battery life 1400 shots 980 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14,EN-EL14a D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $2,747 $749