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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3 III

Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Nikon D7500 front
 
Pentax K-3 Mark III front
Portability
58
Imaging
72
Features
86
Overall
77

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3 III Key Specs

Nikon D7500
(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
Pentax K-3 III
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Pentax K-3 III

 D7500 K-3 III 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 III over the Nikon D7500

 K-3 III D7500 
LaunchedMarch 2021April 2017More recent by 48 months
Display resolution1620k922kClearer display (+698k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Pentax K-3 III

 D7500 K-3 III 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3.2"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3 III size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3 III sensor size comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3 III Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7500 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-3 III Portrait photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
83
focusing manually
great sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7500 Street photography features
Pentax K-3 III Street photography features
76
screen tilts
image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (1,600,000)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D7500
Sports photography with Pentax K-3 III
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization
good resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (800 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7500 Travel photography details
Pentax K-3 III Travel photography details
70
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good resolution (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
great sensor resolution (26MP)
not so great battery pack (800 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D7500
Landscape photography with Pentax K-3 III
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization
good resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (1,600,000)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
not so great battery pack (800 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7500 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-3 III Vlogging highlights
35
touchscreen capability
image stabilization
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
35
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-3 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7500 and Pentax K-3 III
 Nikon D7500Pentax K-3 Mark III
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