Nikon D800 vs Pentax K-3

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon D800 vs Pentax K-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the D800 (Full frame) and K-3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D800 was introduced 22 months earlier than the K-3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D800 matches up vs the K-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D800 and Pentax K-3. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D800 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D800 comes with outer dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D800 vs Pentax K-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the D800 against the K-3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D800 and K-3 is 54 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D800 and K-3.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D800 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon D800 will resolve extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged D800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.