Detailed comparison and review of Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm and Pentax K-3 Mark III. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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Product Type | Digital camera - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 4K - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording |
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Lens Included | 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm lens | Body only |
Height | 6.1 cm | 10.35 cm |
Width | 10.6 cm | 13.45 cm |
Depth | 2.98 cm | 7.35 cm |
Weight | 237 g | 735 g |
Weight Details | - | Camera body only: 735 g Camera with battery and memory card: 820 g |
Body Material | - | Magnesium alloy |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Red | Silver | Black | Silver |
Protection | - | Weatherproof, dust-resistant |
Optical Zoom | 3x | - |
Navigation | - | GPS receiver |
SENSOR | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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Sensor Resolution | 10.1 Megapixel | 25.73 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | High Speed AF CMOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 12,000,000 pixels | 26,780,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 10,100,000 pixels | 25,730,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | 13.2 x 8.8 mm | APS-C (23.3 x 15.5 mm) |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | - | 30 fps |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | - |
Sensor Features | - | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), anti-aliasing simulator function |
Image Stabiliser | Optical | Optical SR II (5-axis image sensor shift mechanism) |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | Yes |
Sensors | - | Digital level metre |
PROCESSOR | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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Image Processor | EXPEED 3 | - |
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LENS | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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Type | Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 10 - 30 mm - f/3.5-5.6 - zoom | - |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 27 - 81mm | - |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - |
Min Focus Distance | 20 cm | - |
Max View Angle | 77 degree(s) | - |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | - |
Lens Construction | 9 groups / 12 elements | - |
Filter Size | 40.5 mm | - |
Lens Mounting Type | Nikon 1 | Pentax K |
Features | Internal focusing system, aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction), Lens Barrel Retraction Function | - |
FOCUSING | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 135 | 101 |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF | Auto-area AF, Zone AF, Expanded area AF |
Face Detection | Face-priority AF function | Yes |
VIEWFINDER | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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Viewfinder Type | - | Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism |
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Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | - | 100% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | - | 1.05x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | - | -4 to +1 |
Field of View Crop Factor | 2.7 | - |
Features | - | Auto eye sensor |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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ISO (Max) | 6400 | 1600000 |
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Light Sensitivity | ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto (100-400), ISO auto (100-800), ISO auto (100-3200) | ISO auto, ISO 100-1600000 |
Exposure Metering | Centre-weighted, spot, matrix | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot, highlight-weighted |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, ISO priority, shutter & aperture priority |
Bracketing Modes | - | Depth of field bracketing, motion bracketing |
Shooting Programs | Backlight, night portrait, night landscape, panorama assist, Soft | - |
Special Effects | Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait, miniature, HDR, Selective Colour | Soft, Slim, fisheye, natural, bright, Vibrant, monochrome, Muted, Flat, landscape, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Colour Extract, Toy camera, High contrast, Colour Invert, Bleach Bypass, Radiant, Reversal Film, Shading, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Unicolour Bold, Colour replace, Grainy Monochrome |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade | Cloudy, tungsten light, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white), Color Temperature Enhancement (CTE), fluorescent light (daylight white) |
Shutter Type | - | Electronic, mechanical electronically-controlled |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/16000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
X-sync Speed | 1/60sec | 1/200sec |
Exposure Range | - | EV -3-20 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3.2" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | - | Yes |
Display Format | 921,000 pixels | 1,620,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
Display Features | Display brightness control | Colour control, contrast control, display brightness control, night vision LCD display |
FLASH | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | - |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 5 | - |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | - |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | - |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation | - |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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Digital Video Format | H.264, MOV | H.264, MOV |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) | JPEG, DNG (RAW), PEF (RAW) |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | Sensitivity control | Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control |
MEMORY | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | Dual SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card |
Memory Card Included | - | No |
Included Memory Card | 8 GB SDHC | - |
Image Storage | JPEG 3872 x 2592 JPEG 2896 x 1944 JPEG 1936 x 1296 JPEG 3840 x 2160 - 1080/60i movie mode JPEG 1920 x 1080 - 1080/30p movie mode JPEG 1280 x 720 - 720/60p movie mode |
RAW 6192 x 4128 JPEG 6192 x 4128 JPEG 4752 x 3168 JPEG 3648 x 2432 JPEG 1920 x 1280 |
Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps H.264 - 640 x 240 - 400 fps H.264 - 320 x 120 - 1200 fps |
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 24 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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Battery Type | Nikon EN-EL20 Lithium Ion | Pentax D-Li90 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Nikon EN-EL20 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1020 mAh (included) | Pentax D-Li90 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 220 shots | Photo shooting - 800 shots Playback - 250 minutes |
CONNECTIONS | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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Interface | HDMI, USB 2.0 | HDMI, USB-C, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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Connectivity Features | - | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view, Wireless Image Transfer |
Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | Exif Print support |
Computer Connectivity | - | Mac, Windows |
Flash Terminal | - | Hot shoe, PC terminal |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB Type-C) HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Remote control (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm) |
FEATURES | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec | 2sec, 12sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 30 frames per second, 60 frames per second | 2.5 frames per second, 12 frames per second, 7 frames per second |
HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode |
Additional Features | Slow motion playback, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, interval shooting mode, takes photos while film recording, Active D-Lighting technology, Scene Auto Selector, HDR image enhancement technology, Eye-Fi Card Ready, Smart Photo Selector, Motion Snapshot | Audio recording, date/time stamp, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, interval shooting mode, in-camera film editing, in-camera RAW processing, peripheral illumination correction, horizon correction, NR Slow Shutter, High ISO NR, Lens Distortion Correction, primary colour filter, Automatic composition correction function, colour moire correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, diffraction correction, Pixel Shift Resolution technology, colour fringe correction, multiple exposure capture, GPS stamp, D-range correction |
OTHERS | Nikon 1 J2 + 1 NIKKOR VR 10-30mm | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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Included Accessories | Carrying strap, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, carrying case, USB cable | Eyepiece cover, carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, USB cable, eyecup, shoe cap, sync terminal cover |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, Nikon ViewNX 2, Nikon Short Movie Creator | Digital Camera Utility 5 |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | -10 °C |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |