Nikon D5600 vs Pentax KP - Comparison

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	Pentax KP
Megapixels	24.2	24.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C (DX)	APS-C
Crop Factor	1.5x	1.5x
AA Filter	None	On/Off
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	6016 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	No	Yes
Lens Mount	Nikon FX/DX	Pentax K
ISO	100 - 25,600	100 - 819,200
Expanded ISO	No	None
AF Points	39	27
Cross-type AF Points	9	25
Continuous Mode	5fps	7fps
LCD	3.2" - Fully Articulated	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,036,800 dots	921,600 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Focus Peaking	No	Yes
Top LCD Display	No	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.82x	0.95x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)	1920x1080 (60i/50i/30/25/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	No
Memory Card Type	SD	SD
Dual Card Slots	No	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/24000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	100	28
RAW Buffer Size	12	8
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/180
Startup Time	0.4s	1.0s
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	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	820 shots	390 shots
Battery Included	Yes (EN-EL14a)	Yes (D-LI109)
Weight	16.4 oz (465g)	24.7 oz (699g)
Size	4.9 x 3.8 x 2.8"	5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2017	2017

Nikon D5600 Advantages:

AF Points – 39 vs 27. More means you have a lot more focus points to choose from to perfectly frame your subject.

LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″ and it’s fully articulated too.

LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

Touchscreen Support

JPEG Buffer Size – 100 vs 28. Useful for long bursts.

RAW Buffer Size – 12 vs 8.

Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/200 vs 1/180.

Built-in NFC

Bluetooth Support

Battery Life – 820 shots vs 390 shots.

Weight – The Nikon D5600 weights 234g less.

Less Expensive – The D5600’s body costs around $350 less

The D5600 has a better AF system with more points, better LCD with a higher resolution and touchscreen, way bigger JPEG Buffer size, and twice as long battery life.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.

Pentax KP Advantages:

AA Filter – You can turn it on and off.

Body Image Stabilization – The Pentax KP has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

ISO – 819,200 vs 25,600. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

Continuous mode – 7fps vs 5fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

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.

Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/24000 vs 1/4000.

Environmentally Sealed – The Pentax KP is much more protected for shooting outdoors in difficult terrain and bad weather conditions.

The Pentax KP allows you to turn on the AA filter as you wish, has built-in stabilization that works with any lens, incredibly high ISO (up to 819,200, making it great for low light), 7fps and 100% viewfinder coverage. It’s also environmentally sealed so it’s more secure for shooting in difficult weather situations than most other mid-range DSLRs, including the D5600.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.