| General | Nikon D2H | Pentax K-3 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | D2H | K-3 Mark II |
| Predecessor Model | Nikon D1H | Pentax K-3 |
| Successor Model | Nikon D2Hs | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
| MSRP | $1099/£769 (body only) | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Nikon D2H | Pentax K-3 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | JFET | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | DX | |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.3 x 15.5 mm | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Total Pixels | 24.71 Megapixel | |
| Effective Pixels | 4.1 Megapixel | 24.35 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 200 - 1,600 | 100 - 51,200 |
| Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode |
| Photo | Nikon D2H | Pentax K-3 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | PRIME III | |
| Max Image Resolution | 2464 x 1632 | 6016 x 4000 |
| Other Resolutions | 1840 x 1224 | 4608 x 3072, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 1080 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal, Basic | Best, better, good |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | |
| Timelapse Recording |
| Focus | Nikon D2H | Pentax K-3 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | |
| Number of Focus Points | 27 | |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 25 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Focusing Screen | B-type BriteView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with Optional E-type Screen with Grid Lines | Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen |
| Optics | Nikon D2H | Pentax K-3 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift | |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 4.5 stops | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | ||
| Reflex Mirror | Instant-return type |
| Screen | Nikon D2H | Pentax K-3 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 2.5" | 3.2" |
| Screen Resolution | 211k dot | 1,037k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Nikon D2H | Pentax K-3 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.86x | 0.95x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.57x | 0.63x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -2.5 to +1.5 |
| Shutter | Nikon D2H | Pentax K-3 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Charge-coupled electronic and mechanical | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 8.0 fps | 8.3 fps |
| Mirror Lock Up | ||
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Max. approx. 12 fps, JPEG ( L: at Continuous H): up to approx. 37 frames, RAW: up to approx. 32 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 30 frames Max. approx. 7.0 fps, JPEG (L: at Continuous M): up to approx. 60 frames, RAW: up to approx. 37 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 33 frames Max. approx. 2.5 fps, JPEG ( L: at Continuous L): up to approx. 90 frames, RAW: up to approx. 39 frames, RAW+: up to approx. 37 frames |
| Flash | Nikon D2H | Pentax K-3 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Front curtain Rear curtain Red-Eye Slow Red-Eye Slow | Auto Flash Discharge Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction Flash On Flash On + Red-eye Reduction Slow-speed Sync Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye P-TTL Trailing Curtain Sync Contrast-control-sync High-speed sync Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash) |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec | 1/180 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | SB-26: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction SB-27: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync SB-28: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction SB-28DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto Aperture(AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction SB-400: i-TTL, AA camera option, no Manual output option SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Non-TTL Auto (A), GN, Manual, Rear Curtain, RPT, Red-Eye Reduction, FV Lock, AF Assist for multi-area AF, Zoom SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, M, AutoFP High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
| Exposure | Nikon D2H | Pentax K-3 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Metering Range | -3 to +20 EV | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±2 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | |
| Exposure Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button | Button type (timer type: two times the meter operating time set in Custom Setting); Continuous as long as the shutter button is halfway pressed |
| DXO | Nikon D2H | Pentax K-3 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 352 | 1106 |
| DxO Color Depth | 18.9 | 23.6 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 10.0 | 13.6 |
| DxO Overall Score | 40 | 80 |
| Video | Nikon D2H | Pentax K-3 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 25 min |
| Terminals | Nikon D2H | Pentax K-3 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Nikon D2H | Pentax K-3 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Optional | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | optional, wired or wireless |
| Environmental | Nikon D2H | Pentax K-3 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Nikon D2H | Pentax K-3 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39") | 131 x 100 x 77 mm (5.16 x 3.94 x 3.03") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz) | 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.1 x 6.4 x 5.1" | |
| Package Weight | 3.25 lb |
| Power and Storage | Nikon D2H | Pentax K-3 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | D-LI90 | |
| Battery Life | 720 shots | |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Other | Nikon D2H | Pentax K-3 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 to 20 sec | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Astro Tracer feature for Astrophotography | ||
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | |
| Electronic Level Gauge |
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