Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K-r

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K-r, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the D5600 (24MP) and K-r (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D5600 was announced 5 years later than the K-r and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D5600 matches up versus the K-r when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5600 and Pentax K-r. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D5600 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D5600 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has specifications of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D5600 against the K-r.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D5600 and K-r is 70 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D5600 and K-r.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon D5600 to give extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D5600 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.