How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Pentax
Pentax KF vs Nikon D5600
Short AnswerNikon D5600 wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionTie
Autofocus PointsNikon D5600
Battery LifeNikon D5600
WeightNikon D5600
Launch PriceNikon D5600
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A24.2
B24.2
Battery (Shots)
A460
B970
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A684
B465
AF Points
A9
B39
Form Factor
125.5 × 93 × 74 mm
124 × 97 × 70 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Pentax KF If…
Choose Nikon D5600 If…
- Higher autofocus points (39 vs 9 )
- Higher battery life (970 shots vs 460 shots)
- Lighter body (465 g vs 684 g)
- Costs less at launch ($699 vs $849.95)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Pentax KF | Nikon D5600 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
| Stabilization | 4.5 Stops | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 9 | 39 |
| Low-Light AF | -3 EV | -1 EV |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 6 fps | 5 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/6000 | 1/4000 |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism | Optical pentamirror |
| LCD Size | 3" | 3.2" |
| LCD Type | Vari-angle | Vari-angle |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 1080 60i | 1080 60p |
| Internal Color | — | 8-bit 4:2:0 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 684 g | 465 g |
| Card Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Battery (CIPA) | 460 Shots | 970 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Launch Price | 849.95 | 699 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.