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Cameras which are being compared are Amateur DSLR cameras.
Learn more about compared cameras specifications below. |
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Pentax KP vs Nikon D5300 Specs |
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KP
All specs: Main page for KP |
D5300
All specs: Main page for D5300 |
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KP vs D5300 Sensors |
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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:
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KP vs D5300: Viewfinder KP has an optical viewfinder with penta prism. It has magnification of 0.59x and covers 100% of view field. The D5300 has an optical viewfinder with a penta mirror. It’s magnification is 0.55x covering 95% 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. |
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KP (0.59x) |
D5300 (0.55x) |
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Better choice: Pentax KP |
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Pentax KP VS Nikon D5300 Other Specs Comparison |
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Why is Pentax KP a better choice |
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KP |
D5300 |
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| Wider resolution (5, megapixel) | 24.30 | 24.20 |
| Higher speed (4, frames/second) | 7 | 5 |
| Better sensibility (4) | 100 – 819200 ISO | 100 – 12800 ISO |
| Better viewfinder (4) | Penta prism | Penta mirror |
| Image stabilizer (3) | ||
| Environmental sealing (2) | ||
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Conclusion: Advantages of the KP are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the larger sensitivity. We also like the better viewfinder, the optical image stabilizer. The KP scores 20 points. |
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Otherwise why to choose Nikon D5300 |
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KP |
D5300 |
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| Auto Focus points (4) | 27 | 39 |
| Larger lens selection (3) | 40 | 200 |
| Better monitor (2, Megapixel) | 0.92 | 1.04 |
| Longer battery life (3, photos) | 420 | 600 |
| Weighs less (2) | 643g (20.7 oz.) |
530g (17.1 oz.) |
| GPS (2) | ||
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Conclusion: Advantages of the D5300 are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger selection of lenses and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is that the battery has more stamina, the lower weight than the KP and the built-in GPS. Yields 16 points for the D5300. |
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Common Specs for both cameras compared |
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KP |
D5300 |
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| Sensor format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor cleaning | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Articulated screen | ||
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| External microphone | ||
| Similar size | 1009cm³ | 940cm³ |
| WiFi | ||
| Pentax KP VS Nikon D5300 Dimensions |
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Look at front view of the KP and D5300 |
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Top view of cameras |
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Total scores Here’s the total score according to comparison above: |
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Pentax KP |
Nikon D5300 |
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20
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16
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We advise to choose the newest model: Pentax KP. |
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