dpreview rates D800 lower than K-5

Ubuntu_user · 05-14-2012, 02:35 PM

Have you seen it yet?? The new D800 gets a total score of 82% over at dpreview. The K-5 is at 83%. Of course it's not much higher, but what's interesting is to do a comparison of the different things... Like, the K-5 gets better marks at low light/high iso, as well as viewfinder.

I knew I loved my K-5 for a reason...

kenafein · 05-14-2012, 02:44 PM

They say scores aren't comparable cross class. The D800 is a higher class camera.

**apisto** · 05-14-2012, 02:47 PM

Realistically, the K-5, while a wonderful camera, if released in 2012, would not have recieved as high a score.

Adam · 05-14-2012, 02:51 PM

I agree- you can't really compare these scores directly. I have no doubt, however, that this year's high-end Pentax will do just as well as the K-5 did two years ago.

RonHendriks1966 · 05-14-2012, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I agree- you can't really compare these scores directly. I have no doubt, however, that this year's high-end Pentax will do just as well as the K-5 did two years ago.

anything you wanna share on this?

Tanzer · 05-14-2012, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by kenafein

They say scores aren't comparable cross class. The D800 is a higher class camera.

Actually, both are rated in the same "Semi-professional" class.

Tanzer · 05-14-2012, 03:41 PM

Originally posted by apisto

Realistically, the K-5, while a wonderful camera, if released in 2012, would not have recieved as high a score.

Not sure if this is true (although I suspect you are correct). For dpreview to be credible, they really shouldn't be using a floating metric, without re-scoring all the previous reviews. A few years ago they did revamp their whole scoring method which I guess is inevitable, and probably the right way to do this. Do the PF detailed reviews and ratings need to be derated, just because a newer product was tested?

(Consumer Reports seems to do this without any explanation -- you will see some products (electronics, cars, whatever) rated something one month, and then a few months later they move the scores around, up or down. I guess it is one way for CR to try to remain relevant.)

Anyhow, I want to believe that my K-5 would receive exactly the same score it did when first reviewed by dpreview.

slackercruster · 05-14-2012, 04:49 PM

Too bad Pentax didn't make the K5 have a 4 AA battery option. I'd luv to buy 2 or 3 of them.

Edvinas · 05-14-2012, 04:50 PM

Originally posted by kenafein

They say scores aren't comparable cross class. The D800 is a higher class camera.

Well, DPR put both K-5 and D800 into the same class...

DPR really need to think about those ratings. K-5 video rated better than D800? Give me a break...

wcchamp18 · 05-14-2012, 05:55 PM

Originally posted by Adam

I have no doubt, however, that this year's high-end Pentax will do just as well as the K-5 did two years ago.

Any word on the range in price yet?

**Rondec** · 05-14-2012, 06:14 PM

Originally posted by slackercruster

Too bad Pentax didn't make the K5 have a 4 AA battery option. I'd luv to buy 2 or 3 of them.

You do know that you can use AA batteries in the grip, right?

Qwntm · 05-15-2012, 12:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by kenafein

They say scores aren't comparable cross class. The D800 is a higher class camera.

It drinks champagne instead of beer?

hoanpham · 05-15-2012, 01:38 AM

Originally posted by Adam

I agree- you can't really compare these scores directly. I have no doubt, however, that this year's high-end Pentax will do just as well as the K-5 did two years ago.

Seems like you KNOW what to come, Adam.

Could you just send me a PM?
I promise not post your PM in this forum

Patajac · 05-15-2012, 01:43 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by slackercruster

Too bad Pentax didn't make the K5 have a 4 AA battery option. I'd luv to buy 2 or 3 of them.

tragic isnt it, especially since you can get a replacement battery cheaper than 4 decent aas

Jasvox · 05-15-2012, 02:42 AM

The K-5 is an excellent performer, but just because DPR says it is rated in the same class as the D800 does not necessarily hold any water. Different bodies and far too many ways to list. Just the fact that DPR says the K-5 is superior to the D800 for video is laughable.

Jason

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kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	They say scores aren't comparable cross class. The D800 is a higher class camera.

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apisto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 588	Realistically, the K-5, while a wonderful camera, if released in 2012, would not have recieved as high a score.

05-14-2012, 02:51 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,593	I agree- you can't really compare these scores directly. I have no doubt, however, that this year's high-end Pentax will do just as well as the K-5 did two years ago.

05-14-2012, 03:18 PM	#5
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by Adam I agree- you can't really compare these scores directly. I have no doubt, however, that this year's high-end Pentax will do just as well as the K-5 did two years ago. anything you wanna share on this?

05-14-2012, 03:31 PM	#6
Tanzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Perrineville, NJ Posts: 1,375	Originally posted by kenafein They say scores aren't comparable cross class. The D800 is a higher class camera. Actually, both are rated in the same "Semi-professional" class.

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Tanzer Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Perrineville, NJ Posts: 1,375	Originally posted by apisto Realistically, the K-5, while a wonderful camera, if released in 2012, would not have recieved as high a score. Not sure if this is true (although I suspect you are correct). For dpreview to be credible, they really shouldn't be using a floating metric, without re-scoring all the previous reviews. A few years ago they did revamp their whole scoring method which I guess is inevitable, and probably the right way to do this. Do the PF detailed reviews and ratings need to be derated, just because a newer product was tested? (Consumer Reports seems to do this without any explanation -- you will see some products (electronics, cars, whatever) rated something one month, and then a few months later they move the scores around, up or down. I guess it is one way for CR to try to remain relevant.) Anyhow, I want to believe that my K-5 would receive exactly the same score it did when first reviewed by dpreview.

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slackercruster Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NE, USA Posts: 1,302	Too bad Pentax didn't make the K5 have a 4 AA battery option. I'd luv to buy 2 or 3 of them.

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Edvinas Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kaunas Posts: 1,458	Originally posted by kenafein They say scores aren't comparable cross class. The D800 is a higher class camera. Well, DPR put both K-5 and D800 into the same class... DPR really need to think about those ratings. K-5 video rated better than D800? Give me a break...

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wcchamp18 Closed Account Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 764	Originally posted by Adam I have no doubt, however, that this year's high-end Pentax will do just as well as the K-5 did two years ago. Any word on the range in price yet?

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650	Originally posted by slackercruster Too bad Pentax didn't make the K5 have a 4 AA battery option. I'd luv to buy 2 or 3 of them. You do know that you can use AA batteries in the grip, right?

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Qwntm Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 856	Originally posted by kenafein They say scores aren't comparable cross class. The D800 is a higher class camera. It drinks champagne instead of beer?

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hoanpham Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Strand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,366	Originally posted by Adam I agree- you can't really compare these scores directly. I have no doubt, however, that this year's high-end Pentax will do just as well as the K-5 did two years ago. Seems like you *KNOW* what to come, Adam. Could you just send me a PM? I promise not post your PM in this forum

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Patajac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 241	Originally posted by slackercruster Too bad Pentax didn't make the K5 have a 4 AA battery option. I'd luv to buy 2 or 3 of them. tragic isnt it, especially since you can get a replacement battery cheaper than 4 decent aas

05-15-2012, 02:42 AM	#15
Jasvox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,107	The K-5 is an excellent performer, but just because DPR says it is rated in the same class as the D800 does not necessarily hold any water. Different bodies and far too many ways to list. Just the fact that DPR says the K-5 is superior to the D800 for video is laughable. Jason