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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-3

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Pentax K-3 front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon D700
  • Updated by Nikon D780
Pentax K-3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Successor is Pentax K-3 II
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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-3 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Nikon D750 versus Pentax K-3, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D750 (24MP) and the K-3 (24MP) is fairly close but the D750 (Full frame) and K-3 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The D750 was unveiled 6 months later than the K-3 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D750 scores against the K-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Pentax K-3

 D750 K-3 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k1037kCrisper display (+192k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Nikon D750

 K-3 D750 

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Pentax K-3

 D750 K-3 
ReleasedSeptember 2014April 2014Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D750 has got physical measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the D750 and the K-3.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D750 and K-3 is 57 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D750 and K-3.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The D750 provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-3 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
79
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D750 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-3 Street photography highlights
68
screen tilts
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D750 Sports photography features
Pentax K-3 Sports photography features
78
decent MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (1,230 per charge)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (560 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-3 as a Travel photography camera
69
better than average battery power (1,230 per charge)
weather proofing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
60
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery pack (560 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D750
Landscape photography with Pentax K-3
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery power (1,230 shots)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery pack (560 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D750 Vlogging features
Pentax K-3 Vlogging features
30
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Pentax K-3
 Nikon D750Pentax K-3
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D750 Pentax K-3
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-09-12 2014-04-10
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 Prime III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 51 27
Cross focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 840 gr (1.85 lb) 800 gr (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 93 80
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 13.4
DXO Low light score 2956 1216
Other
Battery life 1230 pictures 560 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Two
Launch price $2,000 $639