Nikon D5500 vs Pentax K-3 Mark II

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D5500 Pentax K-3 Mark II
      BrandNikonPentax
      ModelD5500K-3 Mark II
      Predecessor ModelNikon D5300 Pentax K-3
      Successor ModelNikon D5600 Pentax K-3 Mark III
      MSRP$899 (body only), $999 (with 18-55mm VR II lens), $1199 (with 18-140mm VR lens)$1099/£769 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D5500 Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels24.78 Megapixel24.71 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel24.35 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 51,200
      Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode
      Photo Nikon D5500 Pentax K-3 Mark II
      ProcessorEXPEED 4PRIME III
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006016 x 4000
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 20004608 x 3072, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicBest, better, good
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 shots in steps of 1
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D5500 Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points3927
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points925
      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 screenNatural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen
      Optics Nikon D5500 Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Lens MountNikon FPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation4.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D5500 Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D5500 Pentax K-3 Mark II
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.82x0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x0.63x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Nikon D5500 Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps8.3 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMax. 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 D5500 Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      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 (available with dedicated external flash)
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400 or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D5500 Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV-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 (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±2 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockButton 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 D5500 Pentax K-3 Mark II
      DxO Low Light ISO14381106
      DxO Color Depth24.123.6
      DxO Dynamic Range14.013.6
      DxO Overall Score8480
      Video Nikon D5500 Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Nikon D5500 Pentax K-3 Mark II
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D5500 Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Optional
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control MC-DC2 (wired), WR-1/WR-R10 (wireless) optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D5500 Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D5500 Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Dimensions124 x 97 x 70 mm (4.88 x 3.82 x 2.76")131 x 100 x 77 mm (5.16 x 3.94 x 3.03")
      Weight (inc. batteries)420 g (0.93 lb / 14.82 oz)800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.6 x 6.6 x 5.3"8.1 x 6.4 x 5.1"
      Package Weight2.9 lb3.25 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D5500 Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Battery PackEN-EL14,EN-EL14aD-LI90
      Battery Life820 shots720 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon D5500 Pentax K-3 Mark II
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2 or 12 seconds
      Astro Tracer feature for Astrophotography
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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