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Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
66
Imaging
64
Features
77
Overall
69
Nikon D5200 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Launched May 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5100
  • Newer Model is Nikon D5300
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched December 2006
  • Updated by Pentax K100D S
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Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K100D Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon D5200 and Pentax K100D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the D5200 (24MP) and K100D (6MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D5200 was manufactured 6 years after the K100D which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D5200 grades versus the K100D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Pentax K100D

 D5200 K100D 
LaunchedMay 2013December 2006Newer by 79 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kCrisper screen (+711k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Nikon D5200

 K100D D5200 

Common features in the Nikon D5200 and Pentax K100D

 D5200 K100D 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5200 comes with outer dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D5200 and Pentax K100D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the D5200 and the K100D.

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D5200 and K100D is 66 and 64 respectively.

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D5200 and K100D.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon D5200 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher D5200 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5200 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K100D Portrait photography highlights
78
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5200 Street photography advice
Pentax K100D Street photography advice
68
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
heavier than others in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5200 Sports photography features
Pentax K100D Sports photography features
60
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (500 per charge)
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5200 Travel photography info
Pentax K100D Travel photography info
69
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
low battery (500 per charge)
42
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (660 grams)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5200 Landscape photography features
Pentax K100D Landscape photography features
69
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery (500 CIPA)
52
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5200 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K100D as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly screen
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5200 and Pentax K100D
 Nikon D5200Pentax K100D
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D5200 Pentax K100D
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-05-16 2006-12-03
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 39 11
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 921k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum 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 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555g (1.22 lbs) 660g (1.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 84 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1284 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $595 $0