Nikon D5300 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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35mm 861.6mm²
36.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 204,800

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Detailed specifications
Nikon D5300
Pentax K-1

Links
Prices:	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Nikon D5200 D5200 vs D5300
Successor:	Nikon D5500 D5300 vs D5500	Pentax K-1 II K-1 vs K-1 II
General
Model Number:	D5300	K-1
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$1399.95	$1799.95
Street Price:	$549.00
Date Available:	2013-10-31	2016-04-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	36.5 oz (1,035 g) includes batteries, kit lens	35.8 oz (1,015 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.9 x 3.9 x 3.0 in. (125 x 98 x 76 mm)	5.4 x 4.3 x 3.4 in. (137 x 110 x 86 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	24.2	36.4
Sensor Format:	APS-C	35mm
Sensor size:	366.6mm² (23.50mm x 15.60mm)	861.6mm² (35.90mm x 24.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	3.92 microns	4.88 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	1.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	None	Optional
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	83	96
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	24.0	25.4
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.9	14.6
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,338	3,280
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 4496 x 3000 (13.5 MP, 3:2), 2992 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2)	7360 x 4912 (36.2 MP, 3:2), 5760 x 3840 (22.1 MP, 3:2), 4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 4800 x 3200 (15.4 MP, 3:2), 4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (12 or 14-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.0	4.6
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x424 (30p/25p)	1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon F	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)
Lens:	Nikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 210mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 140mm
Zoom Ratio:	7.78x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) with 7-blade rounded diaphragm
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	67.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	OVF: 39-point (9 cross type) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 4800 DX; Live View: Contrast detect with Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF	TTL Phase-detection AF: SAFOX 12, 33 point (25 cross type focus points in the center), Spot, Select, Expanded Area (S, M, L), Zone select, Auto (33 AF points)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.82x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +1.0 diopter, Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x mag., Eyepoint: 20.6mm (from the view window) / 21.7mm (from the center of lens), -3.5 to +1.2 diopter, Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.55x	0.70x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.82x	0.70x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.2	3.2
Rear Display Resolution:	1,036,800 dots (345,600 px)	1,036,800 dots (345,600 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	Yes	No
Selfie Screen:	Yes	No
Max Playback Zoom:		16.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800	204800
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 - 12800 in steps of 1/3 EV; expandable to Hi-1 = ISO 25600	Auto, 100-204800 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual; all except Preset Manual with fine tuning	Auto, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	2016-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (2.5% of frame)	TTL open-aperture: Multi-segment with 86K-pixel RGB sensor, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene Modes: Autumn Colors, Beach / Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk / Dawn, Food, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party / Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Sports, Sunset; Special Effects Modes: Night Vision, Color Sketch, Toy Camera, Miniature Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key, HDR Painting	Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3; Pixel Shift Resolution (On/Off); Multi-Exposure, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record, Star Stream
Self Timer:	2s, 5s, 10s, 20s; 1 to 9 exposures seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	36.2 megapixels
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off; Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 as master	P-TTL; Modes available depends on external flash mounted
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent; Approx. 39/12; 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C)	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/200	1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (12 or 14-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG	14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM)	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes	Yes
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	Yes	Yes
Microphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	Yes
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional: wired or wireless	Optional wired, IR wireless or Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Type C mini-HDMI with CEC, Accessory Terminal (MC-DC2 remote cord or GP-1 GPS unit), 3.5mm stereo mic jack	Micro (Type D) HMDI, USB 2.0 Micro B, DC input, wired remote jack, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack, 3.5mm stereo headphone jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.58	<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.60
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.63	<0.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.0	4.6
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	100	74
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.0	4.6
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	4	17
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	4.0	4.6
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	4	13
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.29 seconds	0.09 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):	1.33 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.418 seconds	0.247 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.226 seconds	0.087 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.42 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.080 seconds	0.086 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	OVF: Full AF lag, Auto Area mode = 0.424s Live View: Full AF lag = 1.33s Prefocused = 0.418s
Startup Time:	0.5 seconds	1.2 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds	0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	4.2 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	600 shots	760 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EL14a	Proprietary D-LI90
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EL14a Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM	Software CD-ROM S-SW162 includes Digital Camera Utility 5
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Enhanced 24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor with no OLPF, EXPEED 4 processor, 5fps burst mode, Full HD video up to 60p, built-in Wi-Fi, built-in GPS. Available in black, red or gray.