Detailed comparison and review of Pentax K-3 and Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm. 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 | Pentax K-3 | Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm |
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Product Type | Digital camera - SLR with movie recording | Digital camera - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | Body only | 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm lens |
Height | 10 cm | 6.05 cm |
Width | 13.15 cm | 10.2 cm |
Depth | 7.75 cm | 2.97 cm |
Weight | 715 g | 197 g |
Body Material | Magnesium alloy | - |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Black | White | Red |
Protection | Weatherproof, freezeproof, dust-resistant | - |
Optical Zoom | - | 2.7x |
SENSOR | Pentax K-3 | Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm |
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Sensor Resolution | 23.35 Megapixel | 10.1 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 24,710,000 pixels | 12,000,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 23,350,000 pixels | 10,100,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) | 13.2 x 8.8 mm |
Sensor Dust Reduction | - | Yes |
Sensor Features | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), anti-aliasing simulator function | - |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (image sensor shift mechanism) | - |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | - |
Sensors | Dust alert sensor, digital level metre | - |
PROCESSOR | Pentax K-3 | Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm |
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Image Processor | PRIME III | EXPEED 3A |
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LENS | Pentax K-3 | Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm |
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Type | - | Zoom lens - 2.7x zoom - 11 - 27.5 mm - f/3.5-5.6 - zoom |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 30 - 74mm |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | - | 30 cm |
Max View Angle | - | 72 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | - | Manual |
Lens Construction | - | 6 groups / 8 elements |
Filter Size | - | 40.5 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Pentax K | Nikon 1 |
Features | - | ED glass, aspherical lens, Lens Barrel Retraction Function |
FOCUSING | Pentax K-3 | Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm |
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Auto Focus | TTL phase detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 27 | 135 |
AE/AF Control | - | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF |
Face Detection | Yes | Face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Pentax K-3 | Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm |
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Viewfinder Type | Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism | - |
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Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | - |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.95x | - |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -2.5 to +1.5 | - |
Field of View Crop Factor | - | 2.7 |
Interchangeable Focusing Screens | Yes | - |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Pentax K-3 | Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm |
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ISO (Max) | 51200 | 6400 |
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Native ISO | 100-51200 | - |
Light Sensitivity | ISO 100-51200, ISO auto (100-51200) | ISO auto (100-800), ISO auto (100-3200), ISO 100-6400, ISO auto (100-6400) |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Centre-weighted, spot, matrix |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, ISO priority, shutter & aperture priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Shooting Programs | - | Backlight, night portrait, night landscape, Soft, miniature effect |
Special Effects | Soft, Slim, Pastel, fisheye, natural, bright, Vibrant, Sketch, monochrome, Muted, landscape, portrait, Water Colour, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Colour Extract, Toy camera, starburst, High contrast, Colour Invert, Bleach Bypass, Posterisation, Radiant, Reversal Film, Shading, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Unicolour Bold | Soft, Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait, miniature, Selective Colour |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white), Color Temperature Enhancement (CTE), fluorescent light (daylight white) | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade, Underwater |
Shutter Type | Mechanical electronically-controlled | - |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/16000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 2, 3 or 5 steps | - |
X-sync Speed | 1/180 sec | 1/60sec |
Exposure Range | EV -3-20 (ISO 100) | - |
DISPLAY | Pentax K-3 | Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm |
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Type | 3.2" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Display Format | 1,037,000 pixels | 460,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
Display Features | Colour control | Display brightness control |
FLASH | Pentax K-3 | Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 13 | 5 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Pentax K-3 | Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm |
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Digital Video Format | AVI, MJPEG, H.264 | H.264, MOV |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, DNG (RAW) + JPEG, DNG (RAW) | JPEG, NEF (RAW) |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | Stereo |
Microphone Features | Sensitivity control | Sensitivity control |
MEMORY | Pentax K-3 | Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm |
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Memory Card Slot | Dual SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card |
Included Memory Card | - | 8 GB SDHC |
Image Storage | RAW 6016 x 4000 JPEG 6016 x 4000 JPEG 4608 x 3072 JPEG 3072 x 2048 JPEG 1920 x 1280 |
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 JPEG 1280 x 720 - 720/30p movie mode |
Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 24 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps |
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps H.264 - 640 x 240 - 400 fps H.264 - 320 x 120 - 1200 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Pentax K-3 | Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm |
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Battery Type | Pentax D-Li90 Lithium Ion | Nikon EN-EL20 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Pentax D-Li90 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Nikon EN-EL20 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1020 mAh (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 560 shots (50% flash usage) Photo shooting - 720 shots (flash off) Playback - 6.2 hours |
Photo shooting - 220 shots |
CONNECTIONS | Pentax K-3 | Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm |
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Interface | HDMI, USB 3.0 | HDMI, USB 2.0 |
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Connectivity Features | - | Wi-Fi ready |
Print Standard | Exif Print support | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | - |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output Microphone Headphones Remote control |
USB 2.0 HDMI output |
FEATURES | Pentax K-3 | Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm |
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Self-Timer Delay | 2sec, 12sec | 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 8.3 frames per second | 5 frames per second, 30 frames per second, 15 frames per second, 60 frames per second |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - |
Additional Features | Audio recording, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, GPS ready, interval shooting mode, mirror lock, in-camera RAW processing, peripheral illumination correction, HDR image enhancement technology, Shade Correction, Eye-Fi Card Ready, NR Slow Shutter, High ISO NR, Dynamic Range Compensation, no anti-aliasing filter, Lens Distortion Correction, primary colour filter, Interval Movie Record, Automatic composition correction function, colour moire correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, Flucard Ready | Slow motion playback, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, takes photos while film recording, Active D-Lighting technology, Scene Auto Selector, HDR image enhancement technology, Eye-Fi Card Ready, distortion control, Smart Photo Selector, Motion Snapshot, Live Image Control, Slow View function, Best Moment Capture mode |
OTHERS | Pentax K-3 | Nikon 1 S1 + 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm |
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Included Accessories | Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, eyecup, shoe cap, battery grip terminal cover, sync terminal cover | Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, carrying case, USB cable |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities | Drivers & Utilities, Nikon ViewNX 2, Nikon Short Movie Creator |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | 0 °C |