Pentax K-5 vs Nikon B700

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Pentax K-5 vs Nikon B700

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APS-C 372.1mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 1440.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Pentax K-5 II
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Differences

Pentax K-5 advantages over Nikon B700

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.81 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Thinner
73 mm vs 106 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher-res screen
307k vs 230k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon B700 advantages over Pentax K-5

Less expensive
$499 vs $800
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Newer
9 years vs 14 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
20.2 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent high ISO performance, one of the best APS-C sensors yet; 6.5 fps burst mode has very good buffer depths; Weather, dust, and cold resistant; In-body Shake Reduction corrects not only horizontal / vertical, but also rotational motion.
Default saturation and contrast a bit high; Auto white balance too warm in tungsten light; Fewer AF points than main competitors; Only a single card slot, and no UHS-I card support (slow buffer clearing).
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The Competition

Compared to Canon T3i

Pentax K-5

Canon T3i

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Pentax K-5 vs Canon T3i

Nikon B700

Canon T3i

$499
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon B700 vs Canon T3i

Compared to Nikon D5100

Pentax K-5

Nikon D5100

$800
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Top deck display

$650
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Pentax K-5 vs Nikon D5100

Nikon B700

Nikon D5100

$499
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$650
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Pentax K-30

Pentax K-5

Pentax K-30

$800
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K-30

Nikon B700

Pentax K-30

$499
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$599
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon B700 vs Pentax K-30

Compared to Nikon P600

Pentax K-5

Nikon P600

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$345
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Pentax K-5 vs Nikon P600

Nikon B700

Nikon P600

$499
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
RAW file ability

$345
1/2.3 inch

Higher extended ISO

Compare Nikon B700 vs Nikon P600

Compared to Nikon P610

Pentax K-5

Nikon P610

$800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$599
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Pentax K-5 vs Nikon P610

Nikon B700

Nikon P610

$499
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
RAW file ability

$599
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
Higher extended ISO

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