Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K-3 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Amateur DSLR cameras.

D5600 vs K-3 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K-3 Specs

D5600

  • Introduced in November 2016
  • Amateur DSLR
  • Sensor: APS-C (DX)
  • 24 megapixel
  • 5 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Optical (Penta mirror)
  • 81.00mm (3.2″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount F
  • WiFi built-in
  • 124.0 x 97 x 70mm³ (4.9″ x 3.8″ x 2.8″)
  • 465g (15.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for D5600

K-3

  • Introduced in October 2013
  • Amateur DSLR
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 23 megapixel
  • 8 frames/second
  • 100 – 51200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Optical (Penta prism)
  • 81.00mm (3.2″) Monitor
  • Lens mount KAF2
  • No WiFi
  • 131.5 x 100 x 77.5mm³ (5.2″ x 3.9″ x 3.1″)
  • 800g (25.8 oz.)

All specs: Main page for K-3

D5600 vs K-3 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: D5600 an K-3 sensor comparison

D5600 vs K-3: Viewfinder

D5600 has an optical viewfinder with penta mirror. It has magnification of 0.54x and covers 95% of view field.

The K-3 has an optical viewfinder with a penta prism. It’s magnification is 0.59x covering 100% of view field.

Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x.

D5600 (0.54x)

K-3 (0.59x)

Better choice: Pentax K-3

Nikon D5600 VS Pentax K-3 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Nikon D5600 a better choice

D5600

K-3

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.20 23.35
Auto Focus points (4)

39 27
Larger lens selection (3)

200 40
Articulated monitor (2)

Touch screen (2)

Weighs less (2)

465g
(15.0 oz.)
800g
(25.8 oz.)
More portable (2)

842cm³
(53 cu.in.)
1019cm³
(64 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the D5600 are the higher resolution, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger selection of lenses. We also like the articulated display, the rather comfortable touch screen and the lower weight than the K-3. Another advantage over the K-3: the more compact size and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The D5600 scores 22 points.

Otherwise why to choose Pentax K-3

D5600

K-3

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

5 8
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 25600 ISO 100 – 51200 ISO
Better viewfinder (4)

Penta mirror Penta prism
Image stabilizer (3)

Longer battery life (3, photos)

970 1000
Environmental sealing (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the K-3 are that the camera is faster, the larger sensitivity and the better viewfinder. We also like the optical image stabilizer, that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 18 points for the K-3.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

D5600

K-3

Sensor format

APS-C APS-C
Sensor cleaning

Built-in flash

Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
External microphone

Nikon D5600 VS Pentax K-3 Dimensions

Look at front view of the D5600 and K-3

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Nikon D5600

Pentax K-3

22
18

We advise to choose the newest model: Nikon D5600.