Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K-50

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon D5600 and Pentax K-50, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D5600 (24MP) and K-50 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D5600 was revealed 2 years after the K-50 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the D5600 scores vs the K-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D5600 and Pentax K-50. The full galleries are available at Nikon D5600 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D5600 comes with physical measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check the Nikon D5600 and Pentax K-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the D5600 and the K-50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D5600 and K-50 is 70 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D5600 and K-50.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon D5600 to render greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer D5600 provides a benefit in sensor tech.