Nikon Df vs Pentax K-3

Its time to look closer at the Nikon Df and Pentax K-3, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Df (16MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the Df (Full frame) and K-3 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The Df was revealed 3 months prior to the K-3 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Df matches up against the K-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Df & Pentax K-3. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Df Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Df comes with physical measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 has dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Nikon Df and Pentax K-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Df compared to the K-3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Df and K-3 is 59 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Df and K-3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Df with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax K-3 will render more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.