Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 III

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D610 and Pentax K-3 Mark III. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D610 Gallery and Pentax K-3 III Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.