Nikon D5100 vs Pentax KF
Portability
66 Imaging
56 Features
81 Overall
66
66 Imaging
56 Features
81 Overall
66
Portability
63 Imaging
72 Features
81 Overall
75
63 Imaging
72 Features
81 Overall
75
Nikon D5100 vs Pentax KF Key Specs
Nikon D5100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 560g - 128 x 97 x 79mm
- Introduced April 2011
- Replaced the Nikon D5000
- Updated by Nikon D5200
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Released November 2022
- Replaced the Pentax K-70
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Below is a in depth assessment of the Nikon D5100 vs Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the D5100 (16MP) and KF (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
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Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the D5100 grades against the KF when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D5100 over the Pentax KF
| D5100 | KF |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Nikon D5100
| KF | D5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2022 |  | April 2011 | More recent by 140 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D5100 and Pentax KF
| D5100 | KF | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3.00" | Same display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Nikon D5100 vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D5100 offers outer measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax KF has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the D5100 and the KF.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D5100 and KF is 66 and 63 respectively.
Nikon D5100 vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D5100 and KF.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax KF to result in greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older D5100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon D5100 vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon D5100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax KF as a Portrait photography camera
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Nikon D5100 Street photography info
Pentax KF Street photography info
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
very good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than competitors (684g)
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Pentax KF Sports photography details
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery life (660 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery (410 shots)
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Nikon D5100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax KF as a Travel photography camera
good battery life (660 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
environment proofing
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (410 per charge)
heavier than competitors (684 grams)
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Nikon D5100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax KF as a Landscape photography camera
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (660 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery (410 per charge)
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Nikon D5100 Vlogging information
Pentax KF Vlogging information
screen is selfie friendly
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
lack of image stabilization
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
heavier than competitors (684g)
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Nikon D5100 vs Pentax KF Specifications
| Nikon D5100 | Pentax KF | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon D5100 | Pentax KF |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2011-04-26 | 2022-11-09 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed 2 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Cross focus points | 1 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
| Total lenses | 309 | 161 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 3" | 3.00" |
| Resolution of display | 921k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | 0.63x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 560 grams (1.23 lb) | 684 grams (1.51 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 128 x 97 x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 80 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 1183 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 660 photos | 410 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL14 | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $0 | $850 |