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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-3 II

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Pentax K-3 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D700
  • Successor is Nikon D780
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 Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-3
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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon D750 versus Pentax K-3 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D750 (24MP) and the K-3 II (24MP) is pretty comparable but the D750 (Full frame) and K-3 II (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The D750 was released 7 months earlier than the K-3 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the D750 grades against the K-3 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Pentax K-3 II

 D750 K-3 II 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k1037kCrisper screen (+192k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Nikon D750

 K-3 II D750 
IntroducedApril 2015September 2014Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Pentax K-3 II

 D750 K-3 II 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D750 offers outer dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 II has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the D750 against the K-3 II.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-3 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D750 and K-3 II is 57 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-3 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D750 and K-3 II.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The D750 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The older D750 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-3 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D750 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-3 II Portrait photography features
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D750 Street photography features
Pentax K-3 II Street photography features
68
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D750
Sports photography with Pentax K-3 II
78
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (1,230 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
77
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery life (720 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D750 Travel photography information
Pentax K-3 II Travel photography information
69
good battery life (1,230 shots)
weather sealing
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
57
weather sealing
megapixel count good (24MP)
low battery life (720 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good battery life (1,230 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
low battery life (720 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D750 Vlogging details
Pentax K-3 II Vlogging details
30
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Pentax K-3 II
 Nikon D750Pentax K-3 II
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D750 Pentax K-3 II
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-09-12 2015-04-23
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 51 27
Cross type focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames/s 8.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom 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, 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 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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 rating 93 80
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 13.6
DXO Low light rating 2956 1106
Other
Battery life 1230 images 720 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 2 2
Price at release $2,000 $829