Pentax K-3 Mark II vs Nikon Coolpix P7000

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-3 Mark II Nikon Coolpix P7000
      BrandPentaxNikon
      ModelK-3 Mark IICoolpix P7000
      Predecessor ModelPentax K-3
      Successor ModelPentax K-3 Mark III Nikon Coolpix P7100
      MSRP$1099/£769 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-3 Mark II Nikon Coolpix P7000
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels24.71 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.35 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode
      Photo Pentax K-3 Mark II Nikon Coolpix P7000
      ProcessorPRIME IIIExpeed C2
      Max Image Resolution6016 x 40003648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions4608 x 3072, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 1080640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsBest, better, goodFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Pentax K-3 Mark II Nikon Coolpix P7000
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      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 AF
      Number of Focus Points2799
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points250
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenNatural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen
      Optics Pentax K-3 Mark II Nikon Coolpix P7000
      Lens MountPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 200 mm
      Optical Zoom7.1x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.6
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance2 cm
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation4.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-3 Mark II Nikon Coolpix P7000
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-3 Mark II Nikon Coolpix P7000
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (tunnel)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%80%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Pentax K-3 Mark II Nikon Coolpix P7000
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.3 fps0.7 fps
      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 Pentax K-3 Mark II Nikon Coolpix P7000
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto 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)      		Auto
      Auto with red-eye reduction
      Fill flash
      Manual
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain flash
      Flash Range6.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalShoe Mount
      Exposure Pentax K-3 Mark II Nikon Coolpix P7000
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±4 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 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 Pentax K-3 Mark II Nikon Coolpix P7000
      DxO Low Light ISO1106147
      DxO Color Depth23.619.1
      DxO Dynamic Range13.610.8
      DxO Overall Score8039
      Video Pentax K-3 Mark II Nikon Coolpix P7000
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax K-3 Mark II Nikon Coolpix P7000
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-3 Mark II Nikon Coolpix P7000
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Optional
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Pentax K-3 Mark II Nikon Coolpix P7000
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Pentax K-3 Mark II Nikon Coolpix P7000
      Dimensions131 x 100 x 77 mm (5.16 x 3.94 x 3.03")114 x 77 x 45 mm (4.49 x 3.03 x 1.77")
      Weight (inc. batteries)800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.1 x 6.4 x 5.1"8.4 x 6.5 x 4.5"
      Package Weight3.25 lb2.8 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K-3 Mark II Nikon Coolpix P7000
      Battery PackD-LI90
      Battery Life720 shots350 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Pentax K-3 Mark II Nikon Coolpix P7000
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secondsYes (10 or 2 second delay)
      Astro Tracer feature for Astrophotography
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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