Nikon 1 V3 vs Pentax KP
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Pentax KP Key Specs
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- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Replaced the Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Introduced January 2017
Nikon 1 V3 vs Pentax KP Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon 1 V3 and Pentax KP, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1 V3 (18MP) and KP (24MP) and the 1 V3 (1") and KP (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe 1 V3 was released 3 years prior to the KP and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 1 V3 grades against the KP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon 1 V3 vs Pentax KP Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 V3 & Pentax KP. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Pentax KP
1 V3 | KP | |||
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Display resolution | 1037k | 921k | Clearer display (+116k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Nikon 1 V3
KP | 1 V3 | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | March 2014 | Fresher by 35 months |
Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Pentax KP
1 V3 | KP | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon 1 V3 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 V3 has got physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Compare the Nikon 1 V3 and Pentax KP in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 V3 compared to the KP.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V3 and KP is 87 and 61 respectively.
Nikon 1 V3 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V3 and KP.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1 V3 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax KP will provide more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 1 V3 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Nikon 1 V3 | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon 1 V3 | Pentax KP |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-03-13 | 2017-01-26 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 4A | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 819200 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 171 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon 1 | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 13 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/24000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 60.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 381 grams (0.84 pounds) | 703 grams (1.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 384 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 photographs | 390 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL20a | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $997 | $747 |