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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-3

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Pentax K-3 front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z7
Pentax K-3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-3 II
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-3 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and K-3 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was manufactured 6 years after the K-3 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Z7 II matches up against the K-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Pentax K-3

 Z7 II K-3 
RevealedOctober 2020April 2014Newer by 80 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2100k1037kSharper screen (+1063k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Nikon Z7 II

 K-3 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K-3

 Z7 II K-3 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II comes with physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 II compared to the K-3.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and K-3 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and K-3.

All in all, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will give more detail due to its extra 22MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z7 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-3 Portrait photography highlights
88
focusing manually
fantastic sensor resolution (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography features
Pentax K-3 Street photography features
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography information
Pentax K-3 Sports photography information
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (560 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Pentax K-3
72
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
fantastic sensor resolution (46MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
weather proof
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (560 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-3 Landscape photography factors
88
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
not so great battery life (560 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-3 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K-3
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPentax K-3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Pentax K-3
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2020-10-14 2014-04-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 493 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 15 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1216
Other
Battery life 420 photos 560 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 2
Pricing at release $2,997 $639