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Nikon D5000 vs Pentax K-3 Mark III
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Nikon D5000

Nikon D5000
41%

Pentax K-3 Mark III

pentax k3 mark iii
Winner!
83%
Nikon D5000
vs
Pentax K-3 Mark III
Price
Brand
Nikon
Pentax
Model
D5000
K-3 Mark III
Released
2009
2021
Announcement Date
April 14, 2009
March 30, 2021
Camera Type
DSLR
DSLR
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
45%
82%
Megapixels
12.3 MP
26 MP
Image Resolution
4288 x 2848 px
6192 x 4128 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
15.8 x 23.6 mm
23 x 15.5 mm
Sensor Format
APS-C
APS-C
Frame Rate
4 fps
12 fps
Lens Mount
Nikon F DX
Pentax KAF2
Image Processor
Expeed
Prime IV
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
200
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
3,200
1,600,000
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
6400
1600000
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 4000 s
1/ 8000 s
Autofocus Points
11
101
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentamirror)
Optical (pentaprism)
Video
Video
49%
83%
Video
Max Video Resolution
Standard HD
4K
Max Video Dimensions
1280 x 720 px
3840 x 2160 px
Max Video Frame Rate
24 p
60 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
Motion JPEG
MPEG-4, MOV
Features
Features
34%
87%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
TFT LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
2.7"
3.2"
Screen Resolution
230,000 dots
1,620,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
27%
81%
Memory Card
SD / SDHC
SD / SDHC / SDXC (1 slot is UHS-II compatible)
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
EN-EL9a
D-LI90
Battery Life
510 shots
800 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
72%
N/A
Portrait (Color Depth)
22.7 bits
N/A
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
12.5 EVs
N/A
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
868
N/A
Scores
User Scores
B&H photo video
596 reviews
N/A
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