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Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K-500

Portability
66 Imaging
64 Features
77 Overall
69
Nikon D5200 front
 
Pentax K-500 front
Portability
64 Imaging
58 Features
70 Overall
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Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs

Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon D5100
  • Refreshed by Nikon D5300
Pentax K-500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced November 2013
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Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K-500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Pentax K-500

		

		

			
 D5200 K-500 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Nikon D5200

		

		

			
 K-500 D5200 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon D5200 and Pentax K-500

		

		

			
 D5200 K-500 
AnnouncedMay 2013November 2013Similar generation
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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).
Compare the Nikon D5200 and Pentax K-500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K-500 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D5200 and K-500 is 66 and 64 respectively.
Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K-500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K-500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon D5200 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-500 Portrait photography information
78
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
74
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Nikon D5200 Street photography features
Pentax K-500 Street photography features
68
 screen can move to multiple angles
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
68
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 great ISO range (51,600)
 fixed screen
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Sports Comparison
Nikon D5200 Sports photography info
Pentax K-500 Sports photography info
60
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 offers tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery power (500 per charge)
72
 great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 great battery pack (710 shots)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison
Nikon D5200 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-500 Travel photography factors
69
 decent MP (24MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 not so great battery power (500 per charge)
67
 great battery pack (710 CIPA)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon D5200
Landscape photography with Pentax K-500
69
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Nikon F mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 decent MP (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery power (500 per charge)
79
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 great ISO range (51,600)
 supports RAW formats
 great battery pack (710 shots)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Nikon D5200 Vlogging information
Pentax K-500 Vlogging information
71
 selfie friendly screen
 offers face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 includes microphone socket
 does not have image stabilization
30
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic support
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Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K-500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5200 and Pentax K-500
 Nikon D5200Pentax K-500
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D5200 Pentax K-500
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-05-16 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3 PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 51600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 39 11
Cross type focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT LCD monitor TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 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 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 555g (1.22 lbs) 646g (1.42 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 84 79
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 13.1
DXO Low light rating 1284 1087
Other
Battery life 500 shots 710 shots
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID EN-EL14 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $595 $600