Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K-500

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon D5200 and Pentax K-500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the D5200 (24MP) and K-500 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D5200 was released 6 months prior to the K-500 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the D5200 grades versus the K-500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5200 and Pentax K-500. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D5200 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D5200 has external dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Pentax K-500 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the D5200 and the K-500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D5200 and K-500 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5200 and K-500.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon D5200 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.