Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K100D S

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon D5600 and Pentax K100D S, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the D5600 (24MP) and K100D S (6MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D5600 was brought out 9 years after the K100D S which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the D5600 matches up versus the K100D S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D5600 and Pentax K100D Super. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D5600 Gallery and Pentax K100D S Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5600 offers physical measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D5600 and Pentax K100D S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the D5600 and the K100D S.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D5600 and K100D S is 70 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D5600 and K100D S.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon D5600 to result in greater detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger D5600 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.