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Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K100D

Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Nikon D5600 front
 
Pentax K100D front
Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs

Nikon D5600
(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
  • 465g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Launched November 2016
  • Superseded the Nikon D5500
Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched December 2006
  • Successor is Pentax K100D S
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Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K100D Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon D5600 versus Pentax K100D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D5600 (24MP) and K100D (6MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The D5600 was revealed 10 years later than the K100D and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D5600 scores versus the K100D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Pentax K100D

 D5600 K100D 
LaunchedNovember 2016December 2006More recent by 121 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1037k210kSharper display (+827k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Nikon D5600

 K100D D5600 

Common features in the Nikon D5600 and Pentax K100D

 D5600 K100D 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D5600 has outside measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D5600 versus Pentax K100D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the D5600 versus the K100D.

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K100D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D5600 and K100D is 70 and 64 respectively.

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D5600 and K100D.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon D5600 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher D5600 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D5600
Portrait photography with Pentax K100D
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5600 Street photography advice
Pentax K100D Street photography advice
74
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
58
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
more heavy than others in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5600 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Sports photography camera
69
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (820 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D5600
Travel photography with Pentax K100D
81
good battery power (820 shots)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
42
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (660g)
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5600 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K100D as a Landscape photography camera
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (820 shots)
does not have image stabilization
52
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5600 Vlogging factors
Pentax K100D Vlogging factors
74
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K100D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5600 and Pentax K100D
 Nikon D5600Pentax K100D
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D5600 Pentax K100D
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2016-11-10 2006-12-03
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 39 11
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF
Amount of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 grams (1.03 lbs) 660 grams (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
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 1306 not tested
Other
Battery life 820 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $597 $0