Nikon D90 vs Pentax K-3

Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon D90 vs Pentax K-3, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the D90 (12MP) and K-3 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D90 was launched 6 years earlier than the K-3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D90 matches up against the K-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D90 & Pentax K-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D90 Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D90 has got exterior measurements of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the D90 against the K-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D90 and K-3 is 60 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D90 and K-3.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax K-3 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older D90 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.