Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K-3 II

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon D7000 versus Pentax K-3 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the D7000 (16MP) and K-3 II (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D7000 was manufactured 5 years prior to the K-3 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D7000 grades vs the K-3 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D7000 and Pentax K-3 II. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D7000 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7000 offers exterior measurements of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 II has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D7000 versus Pentax K-3 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the D7000 versus the K-3 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D7000 and K-3 II is 59 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D7000 and K-3 II.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax K-3 II to resolve greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older D7000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.