Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K-r

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon D5100 versus Pentax K-r, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the D5100 (16MP) and K-r (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D5100 was unveiled 2 months later than the K-r and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the D5100 grades versus the K-r in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D5100 and Pentax K-r. The full galleries are available at Nikon D5100 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5100 has outer measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the D5100 vs the K-r.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D5100 and K-r is 66 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D5100 and K-r.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D5100 to give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.