Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-3 III

Here is a detailed assessment of the Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-3 III, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D780 (25MP) and the K-3 III (26MP) is relatively similar but the D780 (Full frame) and K-3 III (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The D780 was introduced 14 months prior to the K-3 III which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D780 grades vs the K-3 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D780 and Pentax K-3 Mark III. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D780 Gallery and Pentax K-3 III Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D780 features outside dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 III has measurements of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the D780 versus the K-3 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D780 and K-3 III is 57 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D780 and K-3 III.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D780 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-3 III will offer extra detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older D780 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.