Nikon D3100 vs Pentax K-500

      61
      Image cannot be found
      65
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found

      Disclosure: We earn money from the affiliate links to products associated with content in this article.

      Specifications

      General Nikon D3100 Pentax K-500
      BrandNikonPentax
      ModelD3100K-500
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3000
      Successor ModelNikon D3200
      MSRPBody with 18-55mm kit lens: $599.95/£449.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3100 Pentax K-500
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.1 x 15.4 mm23.7 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels14.8 Megapixel16.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14 Megapixel16.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 51,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon D3100 Pentax K-500
      ProcessorEXPEED 2PRIME M
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 30724928 x 3264
      Other Resolutions3456 x 2304, 2304 x 15364224 x 2816, 3456 x 2304, 2688 x 1792
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicGood, Better, Best
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual(up to 5 values can be stored), Fine tune by Kelvin color temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000K)
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Off
      Focus Nikon D3100 Pentax K-500
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual FocusSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points1111
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points19
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Nikon D3100 Pentax K-500
      Lens MountNikon FPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3100 Pentax K-500
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3100 Pentax K-500
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x0.61x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Nikon D3100 Pentax K-500
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps6.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D3100 Pentax K-500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync+Redeye
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Wireless
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lockHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Nikon D3100 Pentax K-500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto modes (auto, auto [flash off ]), Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M), -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV, Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D3100 Pentax K-500
      DxO Low Light ISO9191087
      DxO Color Depth22.523.7
      DxO Dynamic Range11.313.1
      DxO Overall Score6779
      Video Nikon D3100 Pentax K-500
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesYes
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Nikon D3100 Pentax K-500
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3100 Pentax K-500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D3100 Pentax K-500
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D3100 Pentax K-500
      Dimensions124 x 96 x 75 mm (4.88 x 3.78 x 2.95")130 x 97 x 71 mm (5.12 x 3.82 x 2.8")
      Weight (inc. batteries)505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.2 x 7.7 x 5.1"
      Power and Storage Nikon D3100 Pentax K-500
      Battery PackEN-EL144 x AA
      Battery Life550 shots710 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon D3100 Pentax K-500
      Self Timer 2 or 12 seconds
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Airflow Control System
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)


      For a full review please go to the review page:

      Amazon Affiliate Disclosure
      ZKelectronics is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for website owners to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon (.com, .co.uk, .ca, etc) and any other websites that may be affiliated with Amazon Service LLC Associates Program.