Nikon D700 vs Pentax K-3 II
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Nikon D700 vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1074g - 147 x 123 x 77mm
- Launched October 2008
- Refreshed by Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Launched April 2015
- Succeeded the Pentax K-3

Nikon D700 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon D700 versus Pentax K-3 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the D700 (12MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the D700 (Full frame) and K-3 II (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The D700 was launched 7 years earlier than the K-3 II and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D700 matches up versus the K-3 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon D700 vs Pentax K-3 II Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D700 and Pentax K-3 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D700 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D700 over the Pentax K-3 II
D700 | K-3 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Nikon D700
K-3 II | D700 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | ![]() | October 2008 | More recent by 79 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D700 and Pentax K-3 II
D700 | K-3 II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D700 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D700 features outside dimensions of 147mm x 123mm x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 1074 grams (2.37 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Check out the Nikon D700 versus Pentax K-3 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the D700 versus the K-3 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D700 and K-3 II is 54 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D700 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D700 and K-3 II.
All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D700 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax K-3 II will produce more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older D700 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon D700 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D700 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications
Nikon D700 | Pentax K-3 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon D700 | Pentax K-3 II |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2008-10-07 | 2015-04-23 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed | Prime III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4256 x 2832 | 6016 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 309 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.72x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 8.3fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1074g (2.37 pounds) | 800g (1.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 123 x 77mm (5.8" x 4.8" x 3.0") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 80 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.2 | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | 2303 | 1106 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1000 shots | 720 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL3e | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Cost at launch | $2,700 | $829 |