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Comparison of Nikon D3300 and Pentax K-5 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax K-5 ×
Nikon D3300 ×
General
ModelPentax K-5Nikon D3300
BrandPentaxNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberK-5D3300
Camera formatPro SLRSLR
Release year (year)20102014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)131124
Width (mm)7376
Height (mm)9798
Weight (g)1,003662
Waterproof--
PredecessorPentax K-7Nikon D3200
SuccessorPentax K-5Nikon D3400
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony
Effective megapixels (MP)16.324.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)372.09366.6
Sensor width (mm)23.723.5
Sensor height (mm)15.715.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.813.92
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8282
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.724.3
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)14.112.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,1621,385
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1728 x 1152(2.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4928 x 3264(16.1 mp other)
  • 2992 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4496 x 3000(13.5 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • .dng)
  • 14-bit raw (.pef
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (12-bit .nef)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)6.55
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x424
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountPentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)Nikon F
Lenssmc Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6AL DA WRNikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0027.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.063.06
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2528
Filter thread (mm)5252
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeSAFOX IX+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensorNikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 10 line-type
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., 21.7mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopterSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.610.57
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.920.85
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)32-
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-12800, expandable 80 to 51200Auto, 100 - 12800 in steps of 1 EV; expandable to 25600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • cte
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (d
  • kelvin temperature (up to 3 settings)
  • l)
  • manual (up to 3 settings)
  • n
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • w
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7 types)
  • incandescent
  • preset manual; all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot420-segment 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (3.5mm/2.5%)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture PriorityScene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait; Special Effects: Night Vision, Super Vivid, Pop
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 1
  • 2
  • 5
  • 9
  • 10
  • 20
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • p-ttl
  • rear curtain sync. high-speed sync and wireless sync also available with pentax dedicated external flash.
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow-speed sync
  • advanced wireless lighting supported with sb-910
  • auto
  • auto slow sync
  • auto slow sync with redeye reduction
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • rear-curtain with slow sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • sb-800 as master
  • sb-900
  • slow sync
  • slow sync with red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1312
Flash range descriptionDepends on lensLens dependent; Approx. 39/12, 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C)
Max flash sync (s)1/1801/200
Flash exposure compensation-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC Sync socketISO hot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS supportUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .dng)
  • 14-bit raw (.pef
  • raw (12-bit .nef)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type
  • optional wired or ir
  • mc-dc2 corded/ml-l3 infrared
  • optional
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm external stereo mic jack
  • dc input
  • mini hmdi
  • wired remote
  • 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • accessory terminal (mc-dc2 remote cord or gp-1 gps unit)
  • type c mini-hdmi with cec
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.57
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.30.6
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.66
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.55
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)31100
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)6.55
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)237
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)6.44.9
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)225
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.10.26
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.251.85
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.380.47
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.090.27
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.210.29
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.08
Shutter lag (notes)OVF:Full Autofocus lag, Auto Area (11-points) AF = 0.118sLive View (firmware 1.02):- Full AF PD AF = 1.30s- Full AF CD AF = 1OVF:Full AF lag, auto-area AF mode = 0.344sLV:Full AF lag, auto-area AF mode = 1.847sPrefocused lag = 0.472s
Startup time (s)0.60.4
Play -> record time (s)0.30.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.23.2
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)740700
Battery life, video (minutes)-55
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI90; optional D-BG4 Battery GripProprietary EN-EL14a
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL14a Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • software (cd-rom) s-sw110
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew 16.3MP CMOS APS-C sensor with ISOs up to 51200, sensor-shift shake reduction, 1080p HD video at 25fpsOLPF-less sensor, EXPEED 4 image processor, five new effects modes (Photo Illustration, Super Vivid, Pop, Toy Camera



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