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Nikon D5300 vs Pentax K-5 II
The Nikon D5300 and the Pentax K-5 II side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
Pick the Nikon D5300 if you want more resolution, for cropping and big prints (24.2 against 16.3 MP) and more lenses made for it in this guide (149 against 68). Pick the Pentax K-5 II if you want stabilisation in the body, which steadies every lens. If you already own Nikon F or Pentax K lenses, the camera on that mount saves you buying them again.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Nikon D5300 | Pentax K-5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Nikon | Pentax |
| Mount | Nikon F | Pentax K |
| Sensor | APS-C, 23.5 x 15.6 mm | APS-C, 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Crop factor | 1.5× | 1.5× |
| Resolution | 24.2 MPmore detail | 16.3 MP |
| Stabilisation | none | in the bodystabilised |
| Announced | 2013 | 2012 |
| Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Lenses in this guide | 149 for its sensormore lenses | 68 for its sensor |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Nikon D5300 1.5×, Pentax K-5 II 1.5×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 75mm on full frame.
Lenses
Different mounts (Nikon F and Pentax K): a lens for one does not fit the other without an adapter. 19 lens designs in this guide are made in both mounts, mostly from third-party makers.
The Nikon D5300: 149 Nikon F lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Pentax K-5 II: 68 Pentax K lenses in this guide cover its sensor.