Nikon D5000 vs Pentax K-r

differences

Advantages of the Nikon D5000

Lower noise at high ISO

868 ISO

755 ISO

The D5000 has a slight edge (0.2 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance

Supports 24p

Yes

Get that real film feel

Has a flip-out screen

Yes

Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies

Significantly more lenses available

169 lenses

90 lenses

Around 90% more lenses available

Slightly longer battery life

510 shots

470 shots

Around 10% more shots per battery charge

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the Nikon D5000

Advantages of the Pentax K-r

Much larger screen

3.0"

2.7"

More than 10% larger screen

Much higher resolution screen

920k dots

230k dots

4x higher resolution screen

Image stabilization

Sensor shift

None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

Much less shutter lag

105 ms

276 ms

2.6x less delay when taking photos

Many more cross-type focus points

Grab focus in difficult situations

Better maximum light sensitivity

12,800 ISO

3,200 ISO

The K-r's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better

Has in-camera HDR

Yes

Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range

Shoots faster

6 fps

4 fps

50% faster continuous shooting

Significantly smaller

125x97x68 mm

127x104x80 mm

More than 20% smaller

Larger viewfinder

0.56x

0.51x

Around 20% larger viewfinder

Better boost ISO

25,600 ISO

6,400 ISO

The K-r's boost ISO is 2 f-stops better

Has a built-in focus motor

Yes

Autofocuses with all autofocus lenses

Better color depth

22.9 bits

22.7 bits

Distinguishes 0.2 more bits of color

Significantly thinner

2.7"

3.1"

Around 20% thinner

Slightly less startup delay

300 ms

400 ms

Around 30% less delay when turning on

Better viewfinder coverage

96%

95%

Almost the same

Significantly faster max shutter speed

1/6000s

1/4000s

More than 30% faster max shutter speed

Cheaper

$630.89

$879.95

The best price we've seen is $249 cheaper (around 30% less)

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the Pentax K-r

recommendations

Relative to the best recent entry-level DSLRs, and ignoring price

Nikon D5000

48	vs	75
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Pentax K-r

Snapsort recommends the Pentax K-r.

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similarities

Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Good dynamic range

D5000:	12.5 EV
K-r:	12.4 EV

Minimal startup delay

D5000:	400 ms
K-r:	300 ms

	Large sensors
	APS-C 23.6x15.8mm

	Fewer storage slots
	1

	Neither has an external mic jack
	Limited to the in-camera mic

	Capture low resolution images
	12.2 MP

	Neither camera stitches together panoramas
	You could stitch photos in post

	Neither camera can take 3D photos
	No 3d support

	Neither is weather sealed
	Need to shelter it from weather

HD (720p) video

D5000:	720p @ 24fps
K-r:	720p @ 25fps

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competitors

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens

Is significantly less noisy at high ISO

Has slightly better image quality

Has a slower max shutter speed

Is thicker

Compare the D5100 vs the D5000

Compare the D5100 vs the K-r

Entry-level DSLR

$1,000 body only

$1,100 with 55-200mm lens

Is significantly less noisy at high ISO

Has slightly better image quality

Is slightly more expensive

Is thicker

Compare the D7000 vs the D5000

Compare the D7000 vs the K-r

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Pentax K-x

Entry-level DSLR

$675 with 18-55mm lens

Supports 24p

Slightly lower noise at high ISO

Much smaller screen

Much lower resolution screen

Compare the K-x vs the K-r

Pentax K-5

Entry-level DSLR

$888 - $1,129 body only

$1,033 - $1,283 with 18-55mm lens

Much lower noise at high ISO

Significantly better image quality

More startup delay

Larger

Compare the K-5 vs the K-r

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Relative to the best recent entry-level DSLRs, and ignoring price

differences

Advantages of the Nikon D5000

Advantages of the Pentax K-r

recommendations

Relative to the best recent entry-level DSLRs, and ignoring price

advice

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similarities

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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Nikon D5100

Nikon D3100

Canon Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T3i

Nikon D90

Canon Rebel T3

Nikon D7000

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