Pentax K-r
DSLR Camera
 vs Nikon D5000
DSLR Camera

What’s good about the Pentax K-r

Best price $498
  • Smaller body size 50 in³ vs 64 in³
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 230k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 2 f-stops 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Newer camera October 2010 vs April 2009
  • Bigger rear viewscreen 3.0″ vs 2.7″
  • Better video capture 720p 25fps vs 720p 24fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 6 shots per sec vs 4 shots per sec
  • Has HDR on-board D5000 does not have HDR
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What’s good about the Nikon D5000

Best price
$390
  • Cheaper street price $390 vs $498
  • Has an HDMI port for photo playback K-r does not have HDMI
  • Has an External Mic jack K-r does not
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What the Pentax K-r and Nikon D5000 have in common

  • Weigh about the same 21 oz vs 19.8 oz
  • Similar sensor resolutions 12.4 MP vs 12.3 MP
  • Similar image sensor size 373 in²
  • interchangeable lenses
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Pentax K-r and the Nikon D5000

  • No 3D capture
  • No panorama mode
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No Wi-Fi
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