Nikon D5000 vs Pentax K-x

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon D5000 vs Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the D5000 (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D5000 was brought out 6 months prior to the K-x and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D5000 matches up versus the K-x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5000 & Pentax K-x. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D5000 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D5000 provides outside dimensions of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has sizing of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the D5000 vs the K-x.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D5000 and K-x is 65 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5000 and K-x.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images however you will want to take the age of the products into consideration.