Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-3 II

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon D850 and Pentax K-3 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the D850 (46MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the D850 (Full frame) and K-3 II (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The D850 was announced 2 years later than the K-3 II and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D850 matches up vs the K-3 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D850 & Pentax K-3 II. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D850 Gallery & Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D850 has outside dimensions of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 II has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D850 and Pentax K-3 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the D850 compared to the K-3 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D850 and K-3 II is 54 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D850 and K-3 II.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D850 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon D850 will deliver greater detail with its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern D850 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.