Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K110D
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Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 560g - 128 x 97 x 79mm
- Revealed April 2011
- Older Model is Nikon D5000
- Refreshed by Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Announced May 2006

Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K110D Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon D5100 and Pentax K110D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the D5100 (16MP) and K110D (6MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The D5100 was revealed 5 years later than the K110D and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D5100 matches up vs the K110D for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K110D Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5100 and Pentax K110D. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D5100 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D5100 over the Pentax K110D
D5100 | K110D | |||
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Announced | April 2011 | ![]() | May 2006 | More recent by 60 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper screen (+711k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Nikon D5100
K110D | D5100 |
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Common features in the Nikon D5100 and Pentax K110D
D5100 | K110D | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D5100 has got outside dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).
Check the Nikon D5100 and Pentax K110D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the D5100 compared to the K110D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D5100 and K110D is 66 and 67 respectively.

Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D5100 and K110D.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon D5100 to give you greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger D5100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K110D Specifications
Nikon D5100 | Pentax K110D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon D5100 | Pentax K110D |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2011-04-26 | 2006-05-22 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 2 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 6MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Pentax KAF |
Total lenses | 309 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 560 gr (1.23 lbs) | 585 gr (1.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 128 x 97 x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1183 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 660 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL14 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $0 | $1,000 |