Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-3
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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D750 and Pentax K-3. The full galleries are available at Nikon D750 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Pentax K-3
D750 | K-3 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 1037k | Crisper display (+192k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Nikon D750
K-3 | D750 |
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Common features in the Nikon D750 and Pentax K-3
D750 | K-3 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | April 2014 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3.2" | 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).
Look at the Nikon D750 versus Pentax K-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D750 and K-3 is 57 and 59 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
Nikon D750 | Pentax K-3 | |
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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 |