Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications

35mm 861.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Detailed specifications
Nikon D750
Pentax K-3 II

Links
Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:		Pentax K-3 K-3 vs K-3 II
Successor:	Nikon D780 D750 vs D780	Pentax K-3 III K-3 II vs K-3 III
General
Model Number:	D750	K-3 II
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	Yes	Yes
Retail Price:	$3599.95	$850.00
Street Price:	$1,698.45	$829.99
Date Available:	2014-09-30	2015-05-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	54.7 oz (1,550 g) includes batteries, kit lens	27.7 oz (785 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.5 x 4.4 x 3.1 in. (141 x 113 x 78 mm)	5.2 x 4.0 x 3.1 in. (132 x 102 x 77 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	24.3	24.4
Sensor Format:	35mm	APS-C
Sensor size:	861.6mm² (35.90mm x 24.00mm)	366.6mm² (23.50mm x 15.60mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.97 microns	3.91 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Optional
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	93	80
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	24.8	23.6
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	14.5	13.6
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	2,956	1,106
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	6016 x 4016 (24.2 MP, 3:2), 4512 x 3008 (13.6 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2008 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 5008 x 3336 (16.7 MP, 3:2), 3752 x 2504 (9.4 MP, 3:2), 2504 x 1664 (4.2 MP, 3:2), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1968 (5.8 MP, 3:2), 1968 x 1312 (2.6 MP, 3:2)	6016 x 4000 (24.1 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NEF), lossless compressed, compressed 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	6.6	8.1
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p)	1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio)	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record
Composite Video Out:	No	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon F	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)
Lens:	Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR; 17 elements in 13 groups, including 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	24 - 120mm
Focal Length (actual):	24 - 120mm
Zoom Ratio:	5.00x
Aperture Range:	f/4 - f/22
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	77.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	OVF: 51-point (15 cross-type, f/8 supported by 11 points) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking via Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX II; Contrast-detect AF in Live View mode	SAFOX 11 TTL phase-matching - 27 point (25 cross type focus points in the center)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.70x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.95x mag., TBDmm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.70x	0.63x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.70x	0.95x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.2	3.2
Rear Display Resolution:	1,228,800 dots (307,200 px)	1,036,800 dots (345,600 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:		16.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800	51200
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	ISO 100 - 12,800, Lo-1 (ISO 50), Hi-1 (ISO 25,600), Hi-2 (ISO 51,200), Auto (adjustable)	Auto, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto (2 types), Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset manual (up to 6 values can be stored), Color temperature (2,500K-10,000K)	Auto, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	91,000-pixel RGB sensor; 3D Color Matrix Metering III, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area; Highlight-weighted	TTL open-aperture: Multi-segment with 86K-pixel RGB sensor, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene (portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait, night landscape, party/indoor, beach/snow, sunset, dusk/dawn, pet, candlelight, blossom, autumn colors, food), Effects, HDR, Active D-Lighting	Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3; Pixel Shift Resolution (On/Off)
Self Timer:	2/5/10/20 seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	24.0 megapixels
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Front-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync; built-in flash supports wireless Commander mode	P-TTL; Modes available depends on external flash mounted
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens aperture dependent; GN = 12m or 39 ft (ISO 100)	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/200 (up to 1/250 with reduced range)	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	ISO-type Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I	UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	Yes	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (NEF), lossless compressed, compressed 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG	14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio)	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	Yes	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	Yes
Microphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi	USB 3.0 Super Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Via Wi-Fi; optional wired or wireless	Optional Wired or IR
Connections (extended):	Type-C Mini HDMI, Accessory Terminal, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack, 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack, Built-in Wi-Fi	Micro (Type D) HMDI, USB 3.0 Micro B, DC input, wired remote jack, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack, 3.5mm stereo headphone jack

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	<0.3	<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	<0.3
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	<0.3	0.60
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	6.6	8.1
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	40	60
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	6.6	8.2
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	14	22
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	6.7	8.2
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	10	23
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.21 seconds	0.14 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):	1.77 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.174 seconds	0.274 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.055 seconds	0.094 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.25 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.054 seconds	0.090 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	OVF: - Full AF shutter lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.228s Live View: - Full AF shutter lag = 1.769s - Prefocused: 0.174s
Startup Time:	0.5 seconds	1.2 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.5 seconds	0.5 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	2.4 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	1230 shots	720 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL15	Proprietary D-LI90
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable or MB-D14 battery grip	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM	Software CD-ROM includes Digital Camera Utility 5
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	EXPEED 4 processor, 6.5fps burst rate, 1080p60 movies, built-in Wi-Fi, tilting 3.2-inch 1229K-dot LCD, improved 51-point AF, highlight-weighted metering, dual SD card slots. Available body only or bundled with AF-S 24-120mm f/4 lens.	Improved sensor-shift shake reduction (up to 4.5 stops), new Pixel Shift Resolution mode (4-shot composite provides full color information at each pixel and reduces noise), built-in GPS with ASTROTRACER and electronic compass.