Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-3 II

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z7 II versus Pentax K-3 II, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and K-3 II (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was manufactured 5 years after the K-3 II which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z7 II matches up vs the K-3 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 Mark II & Pentax K-3 II. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery & Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II has external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Z7 II against the K-3 II.

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

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and K-3 II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will offer you greater detail due to its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer Z7 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.