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Nikon D5000 vs Pentax K110D

Portability
65
Imaging
52
Features
50
Overall
51
Nikon D5000 front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Nikon D5000 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Nikon D5000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 590g - 127 x 104 x 80mm
  • Introduced June 2009
  • Old Model is Nikon D60
  • Successor is Nikon D5100
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released May 2006
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Nikon D5000 vs Pentax K110D Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon D5000 and Pentax K110D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the D5000 (12MP) and K110D (6MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D5000 was brought out 3 years after the K110D which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D5000 matches up vs the K110D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5000 over the Pentax K110D

 D5000 K110D 
ReleasedJune 2009May 2006More modern by 38 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Nikon D5000

 K110D D5000 

Common features in the Nikon D5000 and Pentax K110D

 D5000 K110D 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon D5000 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D5000 comes with outer measurements of 127mm x 104mm x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the D5000 against the K110D.

Nikon D5000 vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D5000 and K110D is 65 and 67 respectively.

Nikon D5000 vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5000 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D5000 and K110D.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon D5000 to give greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer D5000 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon D5000 vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Nikon D5000 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5000 vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D5000
Portrait photography with Pentax K110D
63
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12MP)
51
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D5000
Street photography with Pentax K110D
66
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5000 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Sports photography camera
42
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
bad battery pack (510 shots)
39
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5000 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (510 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
45
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D5000
Landscape photography with Pentax K110D
52
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (510 per charge)
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D5000
Vlogging with Pentax K110D
52
selfie friendly display
comes with face detect focus
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
9
no video recording
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Nikon D5000 vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5000 and Pentax K110D
 Nikon D5000Pentax K110D
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D5000 Pentax K110D
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-06-12 2006-05-22
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF
Total lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 17.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 590 grams (1.30 pounds) 585 grams (1.29 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 104 x 80mm (5.0" x 4.1" x 3.1") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 868 not tested
Other
Battery life 510 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL9a 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $630 $1,000