Nikon D810 with Pentax K-5 Comparison

Nikon D810 and Pentax K-5 Main Features

  • June, 2014
  • December, 2010
  • 36 MP Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • 16 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 64 - 12800 ISO
  • 80 - 12800 ISO
  • -
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 146 x 123 x 82 mm, 980g.
  • 131 x 97 x 73 mm, 740g.
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Nikon D810 Scores


Imaging score
83
Features score
79
Value for money score
89
Portability score
63
Overall score
83

Pentax K-5 Scores


Imaging score
59
Features score
78
Value for money score
86
Portability score
74
Overall score
73

Pentax K-5 with Nikon D810 Overview


Let's compare Nikon D810 with Pentax K-5. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Nikon D810 was released in 2014, and Pentax K-5 in 2010. D810 is newer, which is a plus. K-5 4 years older. 4 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of D810 is greater than that of K-5. The difference of 20 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (K-5), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. K-5 has image stabilization(Sensor-shift), D810 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon D810 has 7.0 fps continuous shooting. Nikon D810 has 7.0 fps continuous shooting.

General D810 K-5
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model D810 K-5
Announced June, 2014 December, 2010
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1 1.5
Number of Lenses 305 150
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 1229k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7 0.61
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 51 11
Number of Cross Focus Points 15 9
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps 7.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 12.00 13.00
Flash Modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size Full frame APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 35.9 x 24 mm 23.6 x 15.7 mm
Sensor Area 861.6 mm² 370.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 36 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 7360 x 4912 4928 x 3264
Max Native ISO 12800 12800
Min Native ISO 64 80
Max Boosted ISO 51200 51200
Min Boosted ISO 32 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Optional Optional
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 1200 shots 980 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL15 D-LI90
Physical
Weight 980 g 740 g
Physical Dimensions 146 x 123 x 82 mm 131 x 97 x 73 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 2 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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