Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon D7200 and Pentax K-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D7200 (24MP) and the K-3 (24MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D7200 was revealed 11 months later than the K-3 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the D7200 grades vs the K-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D7200 & Pentax K-3. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D7200 Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7200 offers external dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the D7200 and the K-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7200 and K-3 is 59 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7200 and K-3.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher D7200 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.