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Nikon D5500 vs Pentax KF

Portability
71
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73
Nikon D5500 front
 
Pentax KF front
Portability
63
Imaging
73
Features
81
Overall
76

Nikon D5500 vs Pentax KF Key Specs

Nikon D5500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 420g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon D5300
  • Successor is Nikon D5600
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Announced November 2022
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-70
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Nikon D5500 vs Pentax KF Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon D5500 versus Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D5500 (24MP) and the KF (24MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D5500 was announced 8 years before the KF which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D5500 scores versus the KF in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5500 over the Pentax KF

 D5500 KF 
Display dimension3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Nikon D5500

 KF D5500 
AnnouncedNovember 2022January 2015Newer by 95 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D5500 and Pentax KF

 D5500 KF 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Nikon D5500 vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D5500 provides physical dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Pentax KF has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the D5500 vs the KF.

Nikon D5500 vs Pentax KF size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D5500 and KF is 71 and 63 respectively.

Nikon D5500 vs Pentax KF top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5500 vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5500 and KF.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged D5500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D5500 vs Pentax KF sensor size comparison

Nikon D5500 vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5500 vs Pentax KF Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D5500
Portrait photography with Pentax KF
79
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
83
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5500 Street photography highlights
Pentax KF Street photography highlights
75
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than average in class (420 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
73
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
above average ISO range (102,400)
heavier than others in class (684 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5500 Sports photography factors
Pentax KF Sports photography factors
68
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (820 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
not so great battery (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D5500
Travel photography with Pentax KF
81
great battery (820 per charge)
lighter than average in class (420g)
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
66
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (684g)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5500 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax KF Landscape photography highlights
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (820 shots)
lack of image stabilization
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment proof
not so great battery (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5500 Vlogging info
Pentax KF Vlogging info
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
lighter than average in class (420g)
lack of image stabilization
73
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
heavier than others in class (684 grams)
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Nikon D5500 vs Pentax KF Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5500 and Pentax KF
 Nikon D5500Pentax KF
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D5500 Pentax KF
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-01-06 2022-11-09
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 39 11
Cross focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 161
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 rate 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 420 gr (0.93 lbs) 684 gr (1.51 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 84 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1438 not tested
Other
Battery life 820 shots 410 shots
Style of battery 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $700 $850