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Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K110D

Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Nikon D5600 front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Nikon D5600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 465g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Launched November 2016
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5500
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed May 2006
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Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K110D Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K110D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the D5600 (24MP) and K110D (6MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D5600 was brought out 10 years later than the K110D and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the D5600 scores against the K110D for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Pentax K110D

 D5600 K110D 
RevealedNovember 2016May 2006More recent by 128 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1037k210kCrisper screen (+827k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Nikon D5600

 K110D D5600 

Common features in the Nikon D5600 and Pentax K110D

 D5600 K110D 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D5600 comes with outside dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Pentax K110D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K110D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the D5600 and the K110D.

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D5600 and K110D is 70 and 67 respectively.

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5600 and K110D.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D5600 to resolve more detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger D5600 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5600 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K110D Portrait photography factors
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D5600
Street photography with Pentax K110D
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5600 Sports photography advice
Pentax K110D Sports photography advice
69
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (820 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5600 Travel photography details
Pentax K110D Travel photography details
81
better than average battery (820 shots)
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
45
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5600 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Landscape photography camera
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (820 shots)
no image stabilization
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5600 Vlogging info
Pentax K110D Vlogging info
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
no image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5600 and Pentax K110D
 Nikon D5600Pentax K110D
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D5600 Pentax K110D
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2016-11-10 2006-05-22
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 24 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 465g (1.03 lbs) 585g (1.29 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 Overall 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 pictures -
Battery form 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $597 $1,000