| General | Nikon D3000 | Pentax K-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | D3000 | K-1 |
| Predecessor Model | Nikon D40 | |
| Successor Model | Nikon D3100 | Pentax K-1 Mark II |
| MSRP | $1799/£1599 (body only) | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Nikon D3000 | Pentax K-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | DX | |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | Full Frame |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8 mm | 35.9 x 24 mm |
| Total Pixels | 10.75 Megapixel | 36.77 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 10.2 Megapixel | 36.4 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 1,600 | 100 - 204,800 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 3,200 | |
| Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode |
| Photo | Nikon D3000 | Pentax K-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | EXPEED | |
| Max Image Resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 7360 x 4912 |
| Other Resolutions | 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal, Basic | Best, better, good |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| Active D-Lighting | Can be selected from On or Off |
| Focus | Nikon D3000 | Pentax K-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 | 33 |
| 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 | Type B BriteView Clear Matte Screen Mark V with Superimposed Focus Brackets |
| Optics | Nikon D3000 | Pentax K-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | 1x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | ||
| Reflex Mirror | Quick-return type |
| Screen | Nikon D3000 | Pentax K-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.2" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 1,037k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Nikon D3000 | Pentax K-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.80x | 0.70x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.53x | 0.70x |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 20.6 mm | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -1.7 to +0.5 | -3.5 to +1.2 |
| Shutter | Nikon D3000 | Pentax K-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 3.0 fps | 4.4 fps |
| Mirror Lock Up | for image sensor cleaning |
| Flash | Nikon D3000 | Pentax K-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye Slow sync Rear curtain | 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 |
| Flash Range | 12.00 m at ISO 100 | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 sec | 1/200 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps) | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | i-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
| Exposure | Nikon D3000 | Pentax K-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±5 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 |
| DXO | Nikon D3000 | Pentax K-1 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 563 | 3280 |
| DxO Color Depth | 22.3 | 25.4 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 11.1 | 14.6 |
| DxO Overall Score | 62 | 96 |
| Video | Nikon D3000 | Pentax K-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 25 min |
| Terminals | Nikon D3000 | Pentax K-1 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Nikon D3000 | Pentax K-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | via Eye-Fi | |
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | Optional ML-L3 | wired, wireless, or smartphone |
| Environmental | Nikon D3000 | Pentax K-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Nikon D3000 | Pentax K-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 126 x 97 x 64 mm (4.96 x 3.82 x 2.52") | 137 x 110 x 86 mm (5.39 x 4.33 x 3.39") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz) | 1010 g (2.23 lb / 35.63 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 10.3 x 7.2 x 4.8" | |
| Package Weight | 5.25 lb |
| Power and Storage | Nikon D3000 | Pentax K-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | EN-EL9a | D-LI90 |
| Battery Life | 500 shots | 760 shots |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Other | Nikon D3000 | Pentax K-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec | 2 or 12 sec, custom |
| Astro Tracer feature for Astrophotography | ||
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Electronic Level Gauge |
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