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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 II

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72
Nikon D7200 front
 
Pentax K-3 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs

Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon D7100
  • Updated by Nikon D7500
Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-3
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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon D7200 versus Pentax K-3 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D7200 (24MP) and the K-3 II (24MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D7200 was unveiled within a month of the K-3 II which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D7200 matches up vs the K-3 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Pentax K-3 II

 D7200 K-3 II 
Screen resolution1229k1037kSharper screen (+192k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Nikon D7200

 K-3 II D7200 

Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Pentax K-3 II

 D7200 K-3 II 
AnnouncedMarch 2015April 2015Same age
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D7200 enjoys exterior measurements 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 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the D7200 and the K-3 II.

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D7200 and K-3 II is 59 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D7200 and K-3 II.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Portrait photography camera
79
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
79
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7200 Street photography details
Pentax K-3 II Street photography details
63
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7200 Sports photography information
Pentax K-3 II Sports photography information
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (1,110 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery power (720 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7200 Travel photography details
Pentax K-3 II Travel photography details
68
better than average battery pack (1,110 shots)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
56
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
not so great battery power (720 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Landscape photography camera
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (1,110 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery power (720 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D7200
Vlogging with Pentax K-3 II
30
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7200 and Pentax K-3 II
 Nikon D7200Pentax K-3 II
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D7200 Pentax K-3 II
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2015-03-02 2015-04-23
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 Prime III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 51 27
Cross focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 8.3 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest 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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 765 gr (1.69 pounds) 800 gr (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 87 80
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 13.6
DXO Low light score 1333 1106
Other
Battery life 1110 images 720 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Dual
Price at launch $1,100 $829