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Nikon D850 vs Pentax K-3 Mark III
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Nikon D850

nikon d850
82%

Pentax K-3 Mark III

pentax k3 mark iii
Winner!
83%
Nikon D850
vs
Pentax K-3 Mark III
Price
Brand
Nikon
Pentax
Model
D850
K-3 Mark III
Released
2017
2021
Announcement Date
August 23, 2017
March 30, 2021
Camera Type
DSLR
DSLR
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
79%
82%
Megapixels
45.7 MP
26 MP
Image Resolution
8256 x 5504 px
6192 x 4128 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
23.9 x 35.9 mm
23 x 15.5 mm
Sensor Format
Full Frame
APS-C
Frame Rate
7 fps
12 fps
Lens Mount
Nikon F FX
Pentax KAF2
Image Processor
Expeed 5
Prime IV
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
64
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
25,600
1,600,000
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
32
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
102400
1600000
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 8000 s
1/ 8000 s
Autofocus Points
153
101
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentaprism)
Optical (pentaprism)
Video
Video
70%
83%
Video
Max Video Resolution
4K
4K
Max Video Dimensions
3840 x 2160 px
3840 x 2160 px
Max Video Frame Rate
30 p
60 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
MOV, MP4
MPEG-4, MOV
Features
Features
87%
87%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
TFT LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3.2"
3.2"
Screen Resolution
2,359,000 dots
1,620,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
84%
81%
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible), XQD
SD / SDHC / SDXC (1 slot is UHS-II compatible)
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
EN-EL15a
D-LI90
Battery Life
1,840 shots
800 shots
USB Charging
Photography Genre
Graded from the first-hand experience of one of our writers
Beginner Friendly
75%
N/A
Portrait
90%
N/A
Landscape
90%
N/A
Sports and Action
70%
N/A
Street
60%
N/A
Value for Money
70%
N/A
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
100%
N/A
Portrait (Color Depth)
26.4 bits
N/A
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
14.8 EVs
N/A
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
2660
N/A
Scores
User Scores
B&H photo video
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