Nikon D300 vs Pentax K-3 II

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon D300 and Pentax K-3 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D300 (12MP) and K-3 II (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D300 was announced 8 years prior to the K-3 II which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D300 matches up versus the K-3 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D300 & Pentax K-3 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D300 Gallery & Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D300 has got external dimensions of 147mm x 114mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 925 grams (2.04 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 II has dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the D300 compared to the K-3 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D300 and K-3 II is 55 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D300 and K-3 II.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax K-3 II to resolve greater detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged D300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.