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Nikon D3200 vs Pentax KF

Portability
67
Imaging
63
Features
63
Overall
63
Nikon D3200 front
 
Pentax KF front
Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
81
Overall
75

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax KF Key Specs

Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3100
  • Replacement is Nikon D3300
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Revealed November 2022
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-70
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Nikon D3200 vs Pentax KF Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon D3200 vs Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D3200 (24MP) and the KF (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The D3200 was launched 11 years earlier than the KF which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D3200 scores vs the KF with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Pentax KF

 D3200 KF 

Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Nikon D3200

 KF D3200 
RevealedNovember 2022July 2012Newer by 125 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Pentax KF

 D3200 KF 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"3.00"Same display measurements
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3200 features outside dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Pentax KF has measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D3200 vs Pentax KF in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D3200 and the KF.

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax KF size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D3200 and KF is 67 and 63 respectively.

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax KF top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3200 and KF.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged D3200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax KF sensor size comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax KF Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax KF as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
83
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3200 Street photography info
Pentax KF Street photography info
59
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
73
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
above average high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competitors in class (684g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3200 Sports photography info
Pentax KF Sports photography info
64
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
low battery power (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax KF as a Travel photography camera
59
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
66
weather proof
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (410 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (684g)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3200 Landscape photography factors
Pentax KF Landscape photography factors
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather proof
low battery power (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3200 Vlogging info
Pentax KF Vlogging info
27
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
72
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (684 grams)
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Nikon D3200 vs Pentax KF Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3200 and Pentax KF
 Nikon D3200Pentax KF
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D3200 Pentax KF
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2012-07-25 2022-11-09
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.2 x 15.4mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 357.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 6016 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 102400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 309 161
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 505g (1.11 pounds) 684g (1.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 1131 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 pictures 410 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 D-LI109
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $530 $850