Nikon D5500 vs Pentax K-r

Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon D5500 and Pentax K-r, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the D5500 (24MP) and K-r (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D5500 was launched 3 years later than the K-r and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D5500 matches up vs the K-r for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D5500 & Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D5500 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D5500 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the D5500 against the K-r.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D5500 and K-r is 71 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D5500 and K-r.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D5500 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger D5500 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.