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Nikon D5600 vs Pentax KF

Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Nikon D5600 front
 
Pentax KF front
Portability
63
Imaging
73
Features
81
Overall
76

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax KF 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
  • Announced November 2016
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D5500
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Released November 2022
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-70
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Nikon D5600 vs Pentax KF Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon D5600 vs Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D5600 (24MP) and the KF (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D5600 was brought out 7 years earlier than the KF and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the D5600 matches up vs the KF with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Pentax KF

 D5600 KF 
Display size3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Nikon D5600

 KF D5600 
ReleasedNovember 2022November 2016More recent by 73 months
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D5600 and Pentax KF

 D5600 KF 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D5600 has got outer dimensions 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 KF has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D5600 vs Pentax KF in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the D5600 compared to the KF.

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax KF size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D5600 and KF is 70 and 63 respectively.

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax KF top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D5600 and KF.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older D5600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax KF sensor size comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D5600
Portrait photography with Pentax KF
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
83
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5600 as a Street photography camera
Pentax KF as a Street photography camera
74
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
73
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than others (684g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5600 Sports photography info
Pentax KF Sports photography info
69
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (820 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5600 Travel photography details
Pentax KF Travel photography details
81
great battery pack (820 per charge)
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
66
environment proof
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (410 per charge)
more heavy than others (684g)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5600 Landscape photography advice
Pentax KF Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (820 shots)
no image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5600 Vlogging advice
Pentax KF Vlogging advice
74
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
no image stabilization
73
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
more heavy than others (684 grams)
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Nikon D5600 vs Pentax KF Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5600 and Pentax KF
 Nikon D5600Pentax KF
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D5600 Pentax KF
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2016-11-10 2022-11-09
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 39 11
Cross type focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 309 161
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 465g (1.03 lb) 684g (1.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 84 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1306 not tested
Other
Battery life 820 photographs 410 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $597 $850