Nikon Df vs Pentax K-3 II

Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon Df vs Pentax K-3 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Df (16MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the Df (Full frame) and K-3 II (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Df was launched 16 months earlier than the K-3 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Df grades against the K-3 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Df and Pentax K-3 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Df Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Df has external measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 II 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Df versus the K-3 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Df and K-3 II is 59 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Df and K-3 II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Df because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax K-3 II will produce more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Df will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.