Comparison of Nikon D3300 and Pentax K-5 IIs

Comparison of Nikon D3300 and Pentax K-5 IIs [S]ave

Attribute	Nikon D3300 ×	Pentax K-5 IIs ×
General
Model	Nikon D3300	Pentax K-5 IIs
Brand	Nikon	Pentax
Manufacturer url	https://www.nikonusa.com/	https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model number	D3300	K-5 IIs
Camera format	SLR	Pro SLR
Release year (year)	2014	2012
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	124	131
Width (mm)	76	73
Height (mm)	98	97
Weight (g)	662	740
Waterproof	-	-
Predecessor	Nikon D3200	-
Successor	Nikon D3400	-
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor manufacturer	Sony	Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)	24.2	16.3
Sensor format	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor area (mm²)	366.6	369.72
Sensor width (mm)	23.5	23.7
Sensor height (mm)	15.6	15.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	3.92	4.81
Focal Length Multiplier (x)	1.5	1.5
Aspect ratio	3:2	3:2
Color filter type	RGBG	RGBG
Anti aliasing filter	None	None
Self-cleaning	+	+
Sensor shift image stabilization	-	+
On-sensor phase detect	-	-
Dxo sensor score	82	82
Dxo color depth score (bit)	24.3	23.9
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)	12.8	14.1
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)	1,385	1,208
Image Capture
Image resolution	2992 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2) 4496 x 3000(13.5 mp 3:2) 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)	1728 x 1152(2.0 mp 3:2) 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2) 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2) 4928 x 3264(16.1 mp other)
Image file format	jpeg (exif 2.3) raw (12-bit .nef) raw+jpeg	.dng) 14-bit raw (.pef jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)	5	6.7
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	1280x720 1920x1080 640x424	1280x720 1920x1080 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)	60	30
Image Storage
Movie file format	MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM)	AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out	+	+
Ntsc/pal switchable video	+	+
Video usable as viewfinder	-	-
Hd video out	+	+
Hd video connection	HDMI	HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount	Nikon F	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)
Lens	Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II	-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	27.00 - 83.00	-
Focal length (actual) (mm)	18.00 - 55.00	-
Zoom ratio (x)	3.06	-
Aperture range (f)	0.18 - 0.29	-
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	28	-
Filter thread (mm)	52	-
Optical image stabilization	+	-
Digital zoom	-	-
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 10 line-type	TTL phase-difference: new SAFOX X AF sensor, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center) with light wavelength sensor
Auto focus assist light	+	+
Manual focus	+	+
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Optical / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder type	SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.92x mag., 21.7mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter
Focus peaking	-	-
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)	0.57	0.61
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)	0.85	0.92
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	+	+
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	3	3
Rear display resolution (dots)	921,600	921,000
Touchscreen	-	-
Articulating screen	-	-
Tilt swivel screen	-	-
Selfie screen	-	-
Max playback zoom (x)	-	32
Top deck display	-	+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)	12,800	12,800
Minimum iso (native)	100	100
Iso settings	Auto, 100 - 12800 in steps of 1 EV; expandable to 25600	Auto, 100-12800, expandable 80 to 51200
Auto iso mode	+	+
White balance settings	auto cloudy direct sunlight flash fluorescent (7 types) incandescent preset manual; all except preset manual with fine tuning shade	auto cloudy cte daylight flash fluorescent (d kelvin temperature (up to 3 settings) l) manual (up to 3 settings) n shade tungsten w
Shutter speed range (s)	1/4000 - 30	1/8000 - 30
Bulb mode	+	+
Exposure compensation	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes	420-segment 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (3.5mm/2.5%)	TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure	+	+
Aperture priority	+	+
Shutter priority	+	+
Full manual exposure	+	+
Creative exposure modes	Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait; Special Effects: Night Vision, Super Vivid, Pop	Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority; Digital filters (capture): Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Extract Color
Self timer (s)	1 2 5 9 10 20	2 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)	-	+
High resolution composite	-	-
Flash
Built-in flash	+	+
Flash modes	advanced wireless lighting supported with sb-910 auto auto slow sync auto slow sync with redeye reduction auto with red-eye reduction fill-flash off rear-curtain sync rear-curtain with slow sync red-eye reduction sb-800 as master sb-900 slow sync slow sync with red-eye reduction	p-ttl rear curtain sync. high-speed sync and wireless sync also available with pentax dedicated external flash. red-eye reduction slow-speed sync
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)	12	13
Flash range description	Lens dependent; Approx. 39/12, 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C)	Depends on lens
Max flash sync (s)	1/200	1/180
Flash exposure compensation	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External flash connection	ISO hot shoe	Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket
Built-in wireless flash control	-	-
Usable memory types	sd sdhc sdx	sd sdhc sdx
Uhs support	UHS-I	No UHS support
Dual card slots	-	-
Raw capture support	+	+
Uncompressed format	raw (12-bit .nef) raw+jpeg	.dng) 14-bit raw (.pef
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi	-	-
NFC	-	-
Bluetooth	-	-
Built-in gps	-	-
Microphone jack	+	+
Headphone jack	-	-
External connections	usb 2.0 high speed	usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant	+	-
Dpof compliant	+	+
Remote control	+	+
Remote control type	mc-dc2 corded/ml-l3 infrared optional	optional wired or ir
Connections (extended)	3.5mm stereo mic jack accessory terminal (mc-dc2 remote cord or gp-1 gps unit) type c mini-hdmi with cec	3.5mm external stereo mic jack dc input mini (type-c) hmdi wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)	0.57	0.33
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)	0.6	0.39
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)	0.66	0.39
Camera penalizes early shutter press	-	-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)	5	6.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)	100	28
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)	5	6.7
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)	7	22
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)	4.9	6.7
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)	5	22
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)	0.26	0.23
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)	1.85	1.25
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)	0.47	0.4
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)	0.27	0.2
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)	0.29	0.25
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)	0.08	0.09
Shutter lag (notes)	OVF:Full AF lag, auto-area AF mode = 0.344sLV:Full AF lag, auto-area AF mode = 1.847sPrefocused lag = 0.472s	OVF:Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.242sLive View:Full AF lag, phase-detect = 1.269sFull AF lag, contrast-detect = 1
Startup time (s)	0.4	0.6
Play -> record time (s)	0.3	0.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)	3.2	2.1
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)	700	740
Battery life, video (minutes)	55	-
Battery form factor	Proprietary EN-EL14a	Proprietary D-LI90; optional D-BG4 Battery Grip
Usable battery types	lithium-ion rechargeable	lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included	1 x Proprietary EN-EL14a Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)	+	+
Dedicated battery charger included	+	+
Internal charging supported	-	-
Software
Included software	nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom	software cd-rom s-sw132
Os compatibility	mac os windows	-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features	OLPF-less sensor, EXPEED 4 image processor, five new effects modes (Photo Illustration, Super Vivid, Pop, Toy Camera	A Pentax K-5 II with no anti-alias filter. Sold body-only.