Let’s compare the Nikon D5600 vs Pentax KP. Both were announced around the same time, so let’s see which one is better for the money.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.
| Nikon D5600 | E-M10 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Megapixels | 24.2 | 16.1 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Sensor Format | APS-C (DX) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | 2.0x |
| AA Filter | None | None |
| Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Body Image Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Nikon FX/DX | Micro Four Thirds |
| ISO | 100 - 25,600 | 200 - 25,600 |
| Expanded ISO | No | None |
| AF Points | 39 | 81 Contrast |
| Cross-type AF Points | 9 | 0 phase |
| Continuous Mode | 5fps | 8fps |
| LCD | 3.2" - Fully Articulated | 3.0" - Articulating |
| LCD Resolution | 1,036,800 dots | 1,037,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Peaking | No | Yes |
| Top LCD Display | No | No |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical | EVF (2.36M) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.82x | 1.23x |
| Video Resolution | 1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p) | 1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p) |
| 1280x720 (60/50p) | 1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p) | |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Memory Card Type | SD | SD |
| Dual Card Slots | No | No |
| SD UHS Support | UHS-I | UHS-II |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/4000 | 1/16000 |
| Slowest Shutter Speed | 30" | 60" |
| Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
| JPEG Buffer Size | 100 | 28 |
| RAW Buffer Size | 12 | 18 |
| Time Lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/250 |
| Startup Time | 0.4s | 0.8s |
| Built-in Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in GPS | No | No |
| Built- in NFC | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| USB Type | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Environmentally Sealed | No | No |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 820 shots | 320 shots |
| Battery Included | Yes (EN-EL14a) | Yes (BLS-50) |
| Weight | 16.4 oz (465g) | 13.8 oz (390g) |
| Size | 4.9 x 3.8 x 2.8" | 4.7 x 3.3 x 1.8" |
| Price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2015 |
Nikon D5600 Advantages:
- Megapixels – 8.1 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Nikon D5600 is a much better choice.
- Sensor Format – APS-C is bigger than MFT. When shooting above ISO 3,200, you’ll notice a big difference in image quality.
- LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″ and it’s fully articulated too.
- Microphone Jack – If you’re going to record videos where audio quality is important, a microphone jack is super helpful.
- JPEG Buffer Size – 100 vs 28. Useful for long bursts.
- Built-in NFC
- Bluetooth Support
- Battery Life – 820 shots vs 320 shots.
What does the more expensive D5600 offer that would make a big difference? The extra 8MP is important, but only if you print really big. For viewing your pictures on the monitor, or some casual cropping, having so much won’t make a difference. However, if you make huge prints (bigger than your normal family photos), then more is a big help.
The LCD is fully articulated and bigger, so video recording is a lot easier. There’s also the microphone jack in case you need better audio quality than what the camera offers.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
Olympus E-M10 II Advantages:
- Body Image Stabilization – The Olympus E-M10 II has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.
- AF Points – 81 Contrast vs 39. More means you have a lot more focus points to choose from to perfectly frame your subject.
- Continuous mode – 8fps vs 5fps – More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.
- LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.
- Focus Peaking – Very useful for seeing if your subject is in focus (both photo and video).
- Viewfinder Coverage – 100% vs 95%.
- Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.
- UHS-II – Faster writing speeds than UHS-I, but you need a memory card that can handle such speeds.
- Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/16000 vs 1/4000.
- RAW Buffer Size – 18 vs 12.
- Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/200.
- Weight – The Olympus E-M10 II weights 75g less.
- Less Expensive – The E-M10 II with the kit lens costs around $200 less
The Olympus E-M10 II is a mirrorless camera, hence the smaller and lighter design. It also offers body stabilization, 8fps, focus peaking, UHS-II support for SD cards and much faster shutter speed (although it’s electronic at 1/16000).
It’s also cheaper, so if you want something small, affordable yet good for all sorts of photography, the E-M10 II is great.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
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