Nikon D5000 vs Pentax K-m

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D5000 Pentax K-m
      BrandNikonPentax
      ModelD5000K-m
      Predecessor ModelNikon D60 Pentax K110D
      Successor ModelNikon D5100 Pentax K-x
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D5000 Pentax K-m
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels12.9 Megapixel11 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.3 Megapixel10.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 3,200100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range200 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon D5000 Pentax K-m
      ProcessorEXPEED
      Max Image Resolution4288 x 28483872 x 2592
      Other Resolutions3216 x 2136, 2144 x 14243008 x 2000, 1824 x 1216
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicBest, Better, Good
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto,12 manual modes with fine-tuning, preset manual white balance, white balance bracketing (3 frames)
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Nikon D5000 Pentax K-m
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Number of Focus Points115
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets
      Optics Nikon D5000 Pentax K-m
      Lens MountNikon FPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D5000 Pentax K-m
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.7"2.7"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D5000 Pentax K-m
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.52x0.57x
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D5000 Pentax K-m
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps3.5 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D5000 Pentax K-m
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		Auto
      Flash On
      Red-Eye
      Wireless Sync
      Flash Range17.00 m at ISO 10011.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D5000 Pentax K-m
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesManual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Program, Auto, Advanced Scene Modes
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±1.5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D5000 Pentax K-m
      DxO Low Light ISO868513
      DxO Color Depth22.722.4
      DxO Dynamic Range12.511.4
      DxO Overall Score7264
      Video Nikon D5000 Pentax K-m
      Internal Recording ModesVideo with Mono Audio, NTSC & PAL Output
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D5000 Pentax K-m
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D5000 Pentax K-m
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 Wireless (Optional)
      Environmental Nikon D5000 Pentax K-m
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D5000 Pentax K-m
      Dimensions127 x 104 x 80 mm (5 x 4.09 x 3.15")123 x 92 x 68 mm (4.84 x 3.62 x 2.68")
      Weight (inc. batteries)590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D5000 Pentax K-m
      Battery PackEN-EL9a4 x AA
      Battery Life510 shots1800 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Nikon D5000 Pentax K-m
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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