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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 III

Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Nikon D610 front
 
Pentax K-3 Mark III front
Portability
58
Imaging
71
Features
86
Overall
77

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 III Key Specs

Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon D600
Pentax K-3 III
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 820g - 135 x 104 x 74mm
  • Introduced March 2021
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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 III Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon D610 versus Pentax K-3 III, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D610 (24MP) and the K-3 III (26MP) is very well matched but the D610 (Full frame) and K-3 III (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The D610 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the K-3 III and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the D610 matches up against the K-3 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Pentax K-3 III

 D610 K-3 III 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 III over the Nikon D610

 K-3 III D610 
IntroducedMarch 2021October 2013More recent by 91 months
Display resolution1620k921kClearer display (+699k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D610 and Pentax K-3 III

 D610 K-3 III 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 III Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D610 has outside dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 III has specifications of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") and a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D610 versus Pentax K-3 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the D610 vs the K-3 III.

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 III size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D610 and K-3 III is 56 and 58 respectively.

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 III top view buttons comparison

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 III Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D610 and K-3 III.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D610 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-3 III will resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older D610 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 III sensor size comparison

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 III Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D610
Portrait photography with Pentax K-3 III
82
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
82
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D610 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-3 III Street photography highlights
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (1,600,000)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D610 Sports photography details
Pentax K-3 III Sports photography details
70
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery life (800 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D610 Travel photography info
Pentax K-3 III Travel photography info
66
weather proof
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
64
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
low battery life (800 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D610 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-3 III Landscape photography advice
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (1,600,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery life (800 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D610 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-3 III Vlogging factors
30
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
35
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D610 and Pentax K-3 III
 Nikon D610Pentax K-3 Mark III
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D610 Pentax K-3 Mark III
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-10-08 2021-03-31
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600000
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 39 101
Cross focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 156
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Auto + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow- speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 grams (1.87 lb) 820 grams (1.81 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 135 x 104 x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 94 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 2925 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 photos 800 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported in slot 1)
Storage slots Two Two
Retail pricing $1,600 $1,999