- APS-C 372.9mm2
- 12.3 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 3200
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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Nikon D5000 webpage |
Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Nikon D60
D60 vs D5000 |
Panasonic S5
S5 vs S5 IIX |
Successor: |
Nikon D5100
D5000 vs D5100 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | D5000 | S5 IIX |
Alternate Model Number(s): | LUMIX S5IIX | |
Camera Format: | SLR | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $849.95 | $2199.99 |
Street Price: | ||
Date Available: | 2009-04-30 | 2023-05-01 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
20.7 oz
(588 g)
includes batteries |
25.2 oz
(714 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.0 x
4.1 x
3.1 in. (127 x 104 x 80 mm) |
5.2 x
3.8 x
3.2 in. (133 x 97 x 82 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.3 | 24.2 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 35mm |
Sensor size: | 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) | 847.28mm2 (35.60mm x 23.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.50 microns | 5.93 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 72 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.7 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.5 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 868 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3216 x 2136 (6.9 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4272 x 2848 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3792 x 2848 (10.8 MP, 4:3), 2688 x 2016 (5.4 MP, 4:3), 6000 x 3368 (20.2 MP, 16:9), 4272 x 2400 (10.3 MP, 16:9), 3024 x 1704 (5.2 MP, Other), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2848 x 2848 (8.1 MP, 1:1), 2016 x 2016 (4.1 MP, 1:1), 6000 x 2208 (13.2 MP, Other), 6000 x 3000 (18.0 MP, Other), 12000 x 8000 (96.0 MP, 3:2), 10656 x 8000 (85.2 MP, 4:3), 12000 x 6736 (80.8 MP, 16:9), 8000 x 8000 (64.0 MP, 1:1), 6000 x 2208 (13.2 MP, Other), 6000 x 3000 (18.0 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12-bit | JPEG (Exif 2.31), HLG Photo, 14-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.0 | n/a |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24) 320x216 (24) |
6144x3160 (30p/24p)
5888x3312 (30p/24p) 3840x2160 (60p/30p/24p) 3328x2496 (30p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p) 1920x1080 (180p/150p/120p/100p/60p/30p/15p/10p/5p/2p/1p) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit), AAC (2ch)); MP4 HEVC: H.265/HEVC (Audio format: AAC (2ch)) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Nikon F | L Mount |
Lens: | NIKKOR AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR | Panasonic LUMIX S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 20 - 60mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 -22 (W), f/5.6 -36 (T) | f/3.5-5.6 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
15 cm to Infinity 5.9 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | 67.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | 2.0x (EX S), 1.4x (EX M) |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 11 point TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 | Hybrid AF with Phase Detection & Contrast Detection plus DFD and AI subject recognition: Auto Detection (Face, Eye, Head, Body, Animal) / Tracking / 225-Area / Zone (Vertical/Horizontal) / Zone (Square) / Zone (Oval) / 1-Area+ / 1-Area / Pinpoint / Custom 1, 2, 3 (Full area touch is available) (Scalable AF frame size and flexible AF position) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.78x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter | 3,680K-dot 3:2 OLED, 100% coverage, 0.78x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter adjustment, eye sensor, 60/120fps refresh rate, 0.005s lag |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | 5,760,000 dots |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.52x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.78x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 1,840,000 dots (613,333 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | |
Selfie Screen: | Yes | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 27.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 51200 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 | Auto, 100-51200, expandable to 50-204800 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, 12 manual modes with fine tuning, Custom | AWB, AWBc, AWBw, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set (4), Color temperature setting (4) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 3D Color Matrix Metering II (420-pixel RGB), Center-weighted, Spot | 1,728-zone Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot, Highlight Weighted |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | 19 automatic Scene Modes, including Sports, Portrait, Candlelight, Silhouette, Autumn Colors | Filters: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome*, Silky Monochrome*, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus*, Fantasy, Star Filter*, One Point Color, Sunshine* (*For photos only). |
Self Timer: | 2 to 20 seconds | 10s, 3 images / 2s / 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | 96.0 megapixels |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye correction, and rear curtain with slow sync | Auto / Auto/Red-eye Reduction / Forced On / Forced On/Red-eye Reduction / Slow Sync. / Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction / Forced Off *For iA only. |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/250 (up to 1/320 at reduced power with DMW-FL580L) |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-II | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | NEF (RAW), 12-bit | 14-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MP4: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (Audio format: LPCM (2ch 48kHz/16-bit), AAC (2ch)); MP4 HEVC: H.265/HEVC (Audio format: AAC (2ch)) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or wireless | Optional wired or via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
Connections (extended): | HDMI Out, DC In, Remote control / GPS terminal | USB-C, HDMI (Type D), 3.5mm microphone jack, 3.5mm headphone jack, 2.5mm remote jack |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.49 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.52 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.56 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.0 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 100 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 10 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.0 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 7 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.28 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 2.30 seconds | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.542 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.174 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.29 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.085 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.7 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 510 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL9a | Proprietary 7.2V, 2200mAh |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL9a Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | PictureProject CD-ROM | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | 2.7" Vari-angle LCD, 720p D-Movie mode with sound, 19 Auto-exposure Scene modes, One-button Live View, GPS geo-tagging (with optional GP-1 GPS unit). |