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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3

Portability
60 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75
Nikon D7500 front
 
Pentax K-3 front
Portability
59 Imaging
65 Features
85 Overall
73

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs

Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Replaced the Nikon D7200
Pentax K-3
(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 2014
  • Renewed by Pentax K-3 II
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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D7500 (21MP) and the K-3 (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D7500 was introduced 3 years later than the K-3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D7500 scores vs the K-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Pentax K-3

					

					

						
 D7500 K-3 
AnnouncedApril 2017April 2014More recent by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Nikon D7500

					

					

						
 K-3 D7500 
Screen resolution1037k922kClearer screen (+115k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Pentax K-3

					

					

						
 D7500 K-3 
Manually focus  More exact focus
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7500 has got outside dimensions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") along with a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the D7500 versus the K-3.
Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D7500 and K-3 is 60 and 59 respectively.
Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D7500 and K-3.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax K-3 to deliver extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher D7500 should have an edge in sensor tech.

						Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Nikon D7500 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-3 Portrait photography features
79
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports face detection focus
 supports RAW files
79
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 comes with face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Nikon D7500 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax K-3 as a Street photography camera
75
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 provides focus by touch
 environment proof
 good high ISO (51,200)
69
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proofing
 great ISO range (51,200)
 no moving screen
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon D7500 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax K-3 as a Sports photography camera
82
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization
 sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 comes with phase detect auto focus
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proofing
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 not so great battery (560 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon D7500 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax K-3 as a Travel photography camera
70
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
 built-in flash
 screen isn't selfie friendly
60
 environment proofing
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 flash built-in
 not so great battery (560 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon D7500 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-3 Landscape photography features
82
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization
 sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 good high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW files
 environment proof
77
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 no anti-alias filter
 great ISO range (51,200)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proofing
 2 card slots
 not so great battery (560 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon D7500 Vlogging features
Pentax K-3 Vlogging features
35
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization
 supports face detection focus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external mic jack
 screen isn't selfie friendly
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have microphone support
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7500 and Pentax K-3
 Nikon D7500Pentax K-3
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D7500 Pentax K-3
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2017-04-12 2014-04-10
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 5 Prime III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 1640000 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 51 27
Cross type focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 720 grams (1.59 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 86 80
DXO Color Depth rating 24.3 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.0 13.4
DXO Low light rating 1483 1216
Other
Battery life 950 shots 560 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15a D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One 2
Cost at launch $1,247 $639