Nikon Df vs Pentax KP

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon Df and Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the Df (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the Df (Full frame) and KP (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The Df was released 4 years prior to the KP which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Df matches up against the KP for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Df and Pentax KP. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Df Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Df offers outer measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Pentax KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Df and Pentax KP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Df versus the KP.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Df and KP is 59 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Df and KP.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Df due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax KP will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Df will be behind in sensor tech.