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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 III

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72
Nikon D7200 front
 
Pentax K-3 Mark III front
Portability
58
Imaging
71
Features
86
Overall
77

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 III Key Specs

Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon D7100
  • Replacement is Nikon D7500
Pentax K-3 III
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 820g - 135 x 104 x 74mm
  • Introduced March 2021
Photography Glossary

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 III Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Nikon D7200 versus Pentax K-3 III, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D7200 (24MP) and the K-3 III (26MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D7200 was manufactured 7 years before the K-3 III and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D7200 grades vs the K-3 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 D7200 K-3 III 

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

 K-3 III D7200 
IntroducedMarch 2021March 2015Fresher by 74 months
Display resolution1620k1229kSharper display (+391k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 D7200 K-3 III 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 III Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7200 has got exterior dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 III has measurements of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") having a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D7200 versus Pentax K-3 III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the D7200 vs the K-3 III.

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 III size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D7200 and K-3 III is 59 and 58 respectively.

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

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D7200 and K-3 III.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax K-3 III to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older D7200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 III sensor size comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7200 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-3 III Portrait photography factors
79
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
82
has manual focus
amazing MP (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7200 Street photography features
Pentax K-3 III Street photography features
63
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (1,600,000)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7200 Sports photography features
Pentax K-3 III Sports photography features
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (1,110 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (800 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-3 III as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery pack (1,110 shots)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
does not offer selfie friendly screen
64
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
amazing MP (26MP)
terrible battery power (800 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7200 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-3 III Landscape photography highlights
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery pack (1,110 per charge)
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing MP (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (1,600,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
terrible battery power (800 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7200 Vlogging features
Pentax K-3 III Vlogging features
30
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
35
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7200 and Pentax K-3 III
 Nikon D7200Pentax K-3 Mark III
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D7200 Pentax K-3 Mark III
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-03-02 2021-03-31
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600000
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 51 101
Cross type focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 309 156
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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, Auto + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow- speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765 gr (1.69 pounds) 820 gr (1.81 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 135 x 104 x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1333 not tested
Other
Battery life 1110 photos 800 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported in slot 1)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Price at launch $1,100 $1,999