Nikon D5500 vs Pentax Q
71 Imaging
66 Features
85 Overall
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93 Imaging
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Nikon D5500 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 420g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
- Announced January 2015
- Earlier Model is Nikon D5300
- Newer Model is Nikon D5600
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Introduced June 2011
- Renewed by Pentax Q10
Nikon D5500 vs Pentax Q Overview
Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon D5500 versus Pentax Q, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the D5500 (24MP) and Q (12MP) and the D5500 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe D5500 was released 3 years after the Q which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D5500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D5500 grades against the Q with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon D5500 vs Pentax Q Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D5500 and Pentax Q. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D5500 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D5500 over the Pentax Q
D5500 | Q | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | June 2011 | More modern by 44 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Crisper display (+577k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Nikon D5500
Q | D5500 |
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Common features in the Nikon D5500 and Pentax Q
D5500 | Q | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Nikon D5500 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5500 features outside dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
See the Nikon D5500 versus Pentax Q in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the D5500 and the Q.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D5500 and Q is 71 and 93 respectively.
Nikon D5500 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D5500 and Q.
Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D5500 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D5500 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer D5500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon D5500 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D5500 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Nikon D5500 | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon D5500 | Pentax Q |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2011-06-23 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 39 | 25 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Pentax Q |
Number of lenses | 309 | 8 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/2000 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, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 420 grams (0.93 pounds) | 180 grams (0.40 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 84 | 47 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.1 | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.0 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 1438 | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 820 photographs | 230 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $700 | $695 |