Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K-500
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Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 395g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
- Introduced August 2016
- Old Model is Nikon D3300
- Newer Model is Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Released November 2013
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On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon D3400 and Pentax K-500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the D3400 (24MP) and K-500 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe D3400 was launched 2 years after the K-500 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D3400 matches up vs the K-500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Pentax K-500
| D3400 | K-500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2016 |  | November 2013 | Newer by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Nikon D3400
| K-500 | D3400 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Pentax K-500
| D3400 | K-500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D3400 enjoys physical measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Pentax K-500 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the D3400 compared to the K-500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D3400 and K-500 is 70 and 64 respectively.
Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3400 and K-500.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon D3400 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer D3400 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K-500 Specifications
| Nikon D3400 | Pentax K-500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon D3400 | Pentax K-500 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2016-08-17 | 2013-11-27 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed 4 | PRIME M |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 51600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Cross focus points | 1 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
| Available lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.61x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| 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 | 395g (0.87 pounds) | 646g (1.42 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 86 | 79 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light score | 1192 | 1087 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1200 photographs | 710 photographs |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | AA |
| Battery model | EN-EL14a | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $397 | $600 |