Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-3 II

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon D7100 versus Pentax K-3 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D7100 (24MP) and the K-3 II (24MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D7100 was announced 24 months prior to the K-3 II which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the D7100 matches up vs the K-3 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D7100 and Pentax K-3 II. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D7100 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D7100 provides external measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 II has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D7100 versus the K-3 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D7100 and K-3 II is 59 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D7100 and K-3 II.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged D7100 will be behind in sensor technology.