Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3 III
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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
- Announced April 2017
- Succeeded the Nikon D7200
(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
- Launched March 2021
Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3 III Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3 III, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D7500 (21MP) and the K-3 III (26MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe D7500 was introduced 5 years prior to the K-3 III and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the D7500 grades against the K-3 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3 III Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D7500 & Pentax K-3 Mark III. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D7500 Gallery & Pentax K-3 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Pentax K-3 III
D7500 | K-3 III | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 III over the Nikon D7500
K-3 III | D7500 | |||
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Launched | March 2021 | April 2017 | More recent by 48 months | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 922k | Clearer display (+698k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Pentax K-3 III
D7500 | K-3 III | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3.2" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3 III Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon D7500 comes with exterior dimensions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") and a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 III has specifications of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the D7500 vs the K-3 III.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D7500 and K-3 III is 60 and 58 respectively.
Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3 III Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7500 and K-3 III.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax K-3 III to resolve more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older D7500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3 III Specifications
Nikon D7500 | Pentax K-3 Mark III | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon D7500 | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2017-04-12 | 2021-03-31 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 26 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 6192 x 4128 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 1600000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 1640000 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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 | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 1,620k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 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 |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) | 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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 720 grams (1.59 lbs) | 820 grams (1.81 lbs) |
Dimensions | 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") | 135 x 104 x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 86 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1483 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 950 photographs | 800 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15a | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported in slot 1) |
Card slots | Single | Two |
Pricing at release | $1,247 | $1,999 |