Nikon D5300 vs Pentax KF
Portability
68 Imaging
65 Features
81 Overall
71
68 Imaging
65 Features
81 Overall
71
Portability
63 Imaging
72 Features
81 Overall
75
63 Imaging
72 Features
81 Overall
75
Nikon D5300 vs Pentax KF Key Specs
Nikon D5300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Superseded the Nikon D5200
- Renewed by Nikon D5500
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 Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Released November 2022
- Older Model is Pentax K-70
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In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon D5300 versus Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D5300 (24MP) and the KF (24MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe D5300 was released 9 years before the KF and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D5300 scores against the KF in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Pentax KF
| D5300 | KF | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Nikon D5300
| KF | D5300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2022 |  | February 2014 | Fresher by 106 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D5300 and Pentax KF
| D5300 | KF | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Nikon D5300 vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5300 offers external dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Pentax KF has measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the D5300 versus the KF.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D5300 and KF is 68 and 63 respectively.
Nikon D5300 vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5300 and KF.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older D5300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon D5300
Portrait photography with Pentax KF
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street photography with Nikon D5300
Street photography with Pentax KF
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than average in class (684 grams)
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Sports photography with Nikon D5300
Sports photography with Pentax KF
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
low battery (410 shots)
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Nikon D5300 Travel photography information
Pentax KF Travel photography information
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
environment proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery (410 per charge)
heavier than average in class (684 grams)
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Landscape photography with Nikon D5300
Landscape photography with Pentax KF
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
low battery (410 shots)
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Nikon D5300 Vlogging information
Pentax KF Vlogging information
display is selfie friendly
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
heavier than average in class (684 grams)
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Nikon D5300 vs Pentax KF Specifications
| Nikon D5300 | Pentax KF | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon D5300 | Pentax KF |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2014-02-12 | 2022-11-09 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 39 | 11 |
| Cross focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
| Number of lenses | 309 | 161 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3.00 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.63x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 480 grams (1.06 lbs) | 684 grams (1.51 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 83 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.0 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 1338 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 600 shots | 410 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $429 | $850 |