Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-3

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon D7100 versus Pentax K-3, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D7100 (24MP) and the K-3 (24MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D7100 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the K-3 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D7100 grades versus the K-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D7100 and Pentax K-3. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D7100 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7100 offers outside dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D7100 versus Pentax K-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the D7100 against the K-3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D7100 and K-3 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7100 and K-3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images however you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older D7100 will be behind in sensor technology.