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Canon 1D Mark II N vs Pentax K-3 II

The Canon EOS-1D Mark II N and the Pentax K-3 II are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in August 2005 and April 2015. Both are DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras that are based on an APS-H (1D Mark II N) and an APS-C (K-3 II) sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 8.2 megapixels, whereas the Pentax provides 24.1 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Canon 1D Mark II N
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Pentax K-3 II
Canon 1D Mark II N   Pentax K-3 II
Digital single lens reflex Digital single lens reflex
Canon EF mount lenses Pentax K mount lenses
8.2 MP – APS-H sensor 24.1 MP – APS-C sensor
no Video 1080/60i Video
ISO 100-1,600 (50 - 3,200) ISO 100-51,200
Optical viewfinder Optical viewfinder
2.5" LCD – 230k dots 3.2" LCD – 1037k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive)
8.5 shutter flaps per second 8.3 shutter flaps per second
Lens stabilization onlyIn-body stabilization
Weathersealed bodyWeathersealed body
1200 shots per battery charge720 shots per battery charge
156 x 158 x 80 mm, 1565 g 131 x 100 x 77 mm, 800 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS-1D Mark II N and the Pentax K-3 II? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Canon 1D Mark II N and the Pentax K-3 II. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The K-3 II can be obtained in two different colors (black, silver), while the 1D Mark II N is only available in black.

Size Canon 1D Mark II N vs Pentax K-3 II
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Comparison 1D Mark II N or K-3 II rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Pentax K-3 II is considerably smaller (47 percent) than the Canon 1D Mark II N. Moreover, the K-3 II is substantially lighter (49 percent) than the 1D Mark II N. In this context, it is worth noting that both cameras are splash and dust-proof and can, hence, be used in inclement weather conditions or harsh environments.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. Hence, you might want to study and compare the specifications of available lenses in order to get the full picture of the size and weight of the two camera systems.

Concerning battery life, the 1D Mark II N gets 1200 shots out of its Canon NP-E3 battery, while the K-3 II can take 720 images on a single charge of its Pentax D-LI90 power pack. As can be seen in the images above, the 1D Mark II N has a battery grip built in. This facilitates image-taking in portrait orientation and gives it additional battery power. In order to provide similar functionality for the K-3 II, Pentax provides the D-BG5 vertical grip as an optional accessory (see here on ebay).

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, you can use the CAM-parator app to select your camera combination among a large number of options.

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Body Specifications
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Canon 1D Mark II N 156 mm 158 mm 80 mm 1565 g 1200 i Aug 2005 US$ 3 999ebay.com
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Pentax K-3 II 131 mm 100 mm 77 mm 800 g 720 i Apr 2015 US$ 1 099ebay.com
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Canon 1D 156 mm 158 mm 80 mm 1585 g 500 i Sep 2001 US$ 6 499ebay.com
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Canon 1D Mark II 156 mm 158 mm 80 mm 1535 g 1200 i Jan 2004 US$ 4 499ebay.com
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Canon 1D Mark III 156 mm 157 mm 80 mm 1155 g 2200 i Feb 2007 US$ 4 499ebay.com
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Canon 1D Mark IV 156 mm 157 mm 80 mm 1230 g 1500 i Oct 2009 US$ 4 999ebay.com
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Canon 1Ds Mark II 156 mm 158 mm 80 mm 1215 g 1200 i Sep 2004 US$ 7 999ebay.com
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Canon 1Ds Mark III 150 mm 160 mm 80 mm 1385 g 1800 i Aug 2007 US$ 7 999ebay.com
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Canon 5D 152 mm 113 mm 75 mm 895 g 400 i Aug 2005 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Canon 5D Mark II 152 mm 114 mm 75 mm 850 g 850 i Sep 2008 US$ 3 499ebay.com
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Canon 5D Mark IV 151 mm 116 mm 76 mm 890 g 900 i Aug 2016 US$ 3 499 amazon.com
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Canon 5DS 152 mm 116 mm 76 mm 930 g 700 i Feb 2015 US$ 3 699ebay.com
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Nikon D7200 136 mm 107 mm 76 mm 765 g 1110 i Mar 2015 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Pentax K-3 131 mm 100 mm 77 mm 800 g 560 i Oct 2013 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Pentax K-3 III 135 mm 104 mm 74 mm 820 g 800 i Mar 2021 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
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Pentax K-5 II 131 mm 97 mm 73 mm 760 g 740 i Sep 2012 US$ 1 099ebay.com
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Pentax K-S2 123 mm 91 mm 73 mm 678 g 410 i Feb 2015 US$ 749ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The K-3 II was launched at a markedly lower price (by 73 percent) than the 1D Mark II N, which puts it into a different market segment. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Canon 1D Mark II N features an APS-H sensor and the Pentax K-3 II an APS-C sensor. The sensor area in the K-3 II is 33 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.3 and 1.5. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Canon 1D Mark II N and Pentax K-3 II sensor measures

Despite having a smaller sensor, the K-3 II offers a higher resolution of 24.1 megapixels, compared with 8.2 MP of the 1D Mark II N. This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 3.90μm versus 8.17μm for the 1D Mark II N). However, it should be noted that the K-3 II is much more recent (by 9 years and 8 months) than the 1D Mark II N, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that make it possible to gather light more efficiently. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the K-3 II has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Pentax K-3 II implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the K-3 II for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 30.1 x 20 inches or 76.4 x 50.8 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 24.1 x 16 inches or 61.1 x 40.6 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 20.1 x 13.3 inches or 50.9 x 33.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Canon 1D Mark II N are 17.5 x 11.7 inches or 44.5 x 29.7 cm for good quality, 14 x 9.3 inches or 35.6 x 23.7 cm for very good quality, and 11.7 x 7.8 inches or 29.7 x 19.8 cm for excellent quality prints.

Unlike the 1D Mark II N, the K-3 II has the capacity to capture high quality composite images by combining multiple shots after shifting its sensor by miniscule distances. This multi-shot, pixel-shift mode is most suitable for photography of stationary objects (landscapes, studio scenes).

The Canon EOS-1D Mark II N has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 1600, which can be extended to ISO 50-3200. The corresponding ISO settings for the Pentax K-3 II are ISO 100 to ISO 51200 (no boost).

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

1D Mark II N versus K-3 II MP

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. Of the two cameras under consideration, the K-3 II offers substantially better image quality than the 1D Mark II N (overall score 14 points higher). The advantage is based on 1.3 bits higher color depth, 2.4 EV in additional dynamic range, and 0.2 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.

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Canon 1D Mark II N APS-H 8.2 3504 2336i22.311.297566
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Pentax K-3 II APS-C 24.1 6016 40001080/60i23.613.6110680
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Canon 1D APS-H 4.1 2496 1662i........
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Canon 1D Mark II APS-H 8.2 3504 2336i22.311.1100366
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Canon 1D Mark III APS-H 10.1 3888 2592i22.711.7107871
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Canon 1D Mark IV APS-H 16.0 4896 32641080/30p22.812.0132074
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Canon 1Ds Mark II Full Frame 16.6 4992 3328i23.311.3148074
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Canon 1Ds Mark III Full Frame 21.0 5616 3744i24.012.0166380
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Canon 5D Full Frame 12.7 4368 2912i22.911.1136871
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Canon 5D Mark II Full Frame 21.0 5616 37441080/30p23.711.9181579
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Canon 5D Mark IV Full Frame 30.1 6720 44804K/30p24.813.6299591
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Canon 5DS Full Frame 50.3 8688 57921080/30p24.712.4238187
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Nikon D7200 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.514.6133387
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Pentax K-3 APS-C 24.1 6016 40001080/60i23.713.4121680
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Pentax K-3 III APS-C 25.6 6192 41284K/30p24.213.7208385
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Pentax K-5 II APS-C 16.1 4928 32641080/25p23.814.1123582
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Pentax K-S2 APS-C 20.0 5472 36481080/30p23.612.9151479
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. The K-3 II indeed provides for movie recording, while the 1D Mark II N does not. The highest resolution format that the K-3 II can use is 1080/60i.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The 1D Mark II N and the K-3 II are similar in the sense that both have an optical viewfinder. The latter is useful for getting a clear image for framing even in brightly lit environments. The viewfinders of both cameras offer the same field of view (100%), but the viewfinder of the K-3 II has a higher magnification than the one of the 1D Mark II N (0.63x vs 0.55x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Canon 1D Mark II N and Pentax K-3 II along with similar information for a selection of comparators.

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Canon 1D Mark II Noptical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 8.5/s i i
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Pentax K-3 IIoptical i3.2 / 1037 fixed i 1/8000s 8.3/s i i
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Canon 1Doptical i2.0 / 120 fixed i 1/16000s 8.0/s i i
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Canon 1D Mark IIoptical i2.0 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 8.3/s i i
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Canon 1D Mark IIIoptical i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Canon 1D Mark IVoptical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Canon 1Ds Mark IIoptical i2.0 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 4.0/s i i
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Canon 1Ds Mark IIIoptical i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon 5Doptical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 3.0/s i i
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Canon 5D Mark IIoptical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/8000s 3.9/s i i
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Canon 5D Mark IVoptical i3.2 / 1620 fixed i 1/8000s 7.0/s i i
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Canon 5DSoptical i3.2 / 1040 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D7200optical i3.2 / 1229 fixed i 1/8000s 6.0/s i i
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Pentax K-3optical i3.2 / 1037 fixed i 1/8000s 8.3/s i i
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Pentax K-3 IIIoptical i3.2 / 1620 fixed i 1/8000s 12.0/s i i
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Pentax K-5 IIoptical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 7.0/s i i
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Pentax K-S2optical i3.0 / 921 swivel i 1/6000s 5.4/s i i
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One feature that differentiates the K-3 II and the 1D Mark II N is in-body image stabilization (IBIS). The K-3 II reduces the risk of handshake-induced blur with all attached lenses, while the 1D Mark II N offers no blur reduction with lenses that themselves do not provide optical image stabilization.

The Pentax K-3 II has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The 1D Mark II N writes its imaging data to Compact Flash or SD cards, while the K-3 II uses SDXC cards. Both cameras feature dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. The K-3 II supports UHS-I cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s), while the 1D Mark II N cannot take advantage of Ultra High Speed SD cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS-1D Mark II N and Pentax K-3 II and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Canon 1D Mark II Nii / iiii1.1iii
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Pentax K-3 IIimono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Canon 1Dii / iiiiFWiii
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Canon 1D Mark IIii / iiii1.1iii
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Canon 1D Mark IIIii / iiii2.0iii
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Canon 1D Mark IVistereo / iiimini2.0iii
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Canon 1Ds Mark IIii / iiii2.0iii
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Canon 1Ds Mark IIIimono / iiii2.0iii
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Canon 5Dii / iiii2.0iii
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Canon 5D Mark IIimono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon 5D Mark IVimono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Canon 5DSimono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Nikon D7200istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Pentax K-3imono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Pentax K-3 IIIistereo / monoiimicro3.2iii
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Pentax K-5 IIistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Pentax K-S2imono / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Both cameras feature a PC Sync terminal to control professional strobe lights, which will be appreciated by studio photographers.

Travel and landscape photographers will find it useful that the K-3 II has an internal geolocalization sensor and can record GPS coordinates in its EXIF data.

Both the 1D Mark II N and the K-3 II have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The 1D Mark II N was replaced by the Canon 1D Mark III, while the K-3 II was followed by the Pentax K-3 III. Further information on the features and operation of the 1D Mark II N and K-3 II can be found, respectively, in the Canon 1D Mark II N Manual (free pdf) or the online Pentax K-3 II Manual.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Which of the two cameras – the Canon 1D Mark II N or the Pentax K-3 II – has the upper hand? Is one clearly better than the other? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

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Arguments in favor of the Canon EOS-1D Mark II N:

  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • More portrait friendly: Features an integrated vertical grip for easier portrait shooting.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (1200 versus 720) on a single battery charge.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in August 2005).

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Advantages of the Pentax K-3 II:

  • More detail: Has more megapixels (24.1 vs 8.2MP), which boosts linear resolution by 72%.
  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • High quality composites: Can combine several shots after pixel-shifting its sensor.
  • Better image quality: Scores substantially higher (14 points) in the DXO overall evaluation.
  • Richer colors: Generates noticeably more natural colors (1.3 bits more color depth).
  • More dynamic range: Captures a broader range of light and dark details (2.4 EV of extra DR).
  • Broader imaging potential: Can capture not only stills but also 1080/60i video.
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.63x vs 0.55x).
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.2" vs 2.5") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1037k vs 230k dots).
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • More compact: Is smaller (131x100mm vs 156x158mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 765g or 49 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
  • Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
  • Easier geotagging: Features an internal GPS sensor to log localization data.
  • Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.0 vs 1.1).
  • Faster buffer clearing: Has an SD card interface that supports the UHS-I standard.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (73 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More modern: Reflects 9 years and 8 months of technical progress since the 1D Mark II N launch.

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the K-3 II is the clear winner of the contest (19 : 4 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

1D Mark II N 04:19 K-3 II

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon 1D Mark II N and the Pentax K-3 II place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera listing whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance when actually working with the 1D Mark II N or the K-3 II. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased.

Expert reviews

This is why expert reviews are important. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Canon 1D Mark II N............ Aug 2005 US$ 3 999ebay.com
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Pentax K-3 II4.5/5......5/55/5 Apr 2015 US$ 1 099ebay.com
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Canon 1D......+ +.... Sep 2001 US$ 6 499ebay.com
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Canon 1D Mark II......+ +.... Jan 2004 US$ 4 499ebay.com
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Canon 1D Mark III............ Feb 2007 US$ 4 499ebay.com
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Canon 1D Mark IV5/5....89/100.... Oct 2009 US$ 4 999ebay.com
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Canon 1Ds Mark II......+ +.... Sep 2004 US$ 7 999ebay.com
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Canon 1Ds Mark III......+ +4.5/5.. Aug 2007 US$ 7 999ebay.com
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Canon 5D..88/100..+ +o.. Aug 2005 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Canon 5D Mark II4/591/100..79/1004/5.. Sep 2008 US$ 3 499ebay.com
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Canon 5D Mark IV4.5/5+ +4/587/1004.5/54.5/5 Aug 2016 US$ 3 499 amazon.com
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Canon 5DS..+..83/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2015 US$ 3 699ebay.com
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Nikon D72004/5+ +..84/1004.5/54.5/5 Mar 2015 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Pentax K-34/5....83/1005/55/5 Oct 2013 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Pentax K-3 III4/5..3/5..4.5/5.. Mar 2021 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
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Pentax K-5 II5/5....80/1005/54.5/5 Sep 2012 US$ 1 099ebay.com
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Pentax K-S24.5/5......5/54.5/5 Feb 2015 US$ 749ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.

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Specifications: Canon 1D Mark II N vs Pentax K-3 II

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Canon 1D Mark II N Pentax K-3 II
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Digital single lens reflex
Camera Lens Canon EF mount lenses Pentax K mount lenses
Launch Date August 2005 April 2015
Launch Price USD 3,999 USD 1,099
Sensor Specs Canon 1D Mark II N Pentax K-3 II
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format APS-H Sensor APS-C Sensor
Sensor Size 28.7 x 19.1 mm 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Sensor Area 548.17 mm2 366.6 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 34.5 mm 28.2 mm
Crop Factor 1.3x 1.5x
Sensor Resolution 8.2 Megapixels 24.1 Megapixels
Image Resolution 3504 x 2336 pixels 6016 x 4000 pixels
Pixel Pitch 8.17 μm 3.90 μm
Pixel Density 1.49 MP/cm2 6.56 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter no AA filter
Movie Capability no Video 1080/60i Video
ISO Setting 100 - 1,600 ISO 100 - 51,200 ISO
ISO Boost 50 - 3,200 ISO no Enhancement
Image Processor DIGIC II PRIME III
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 66 80
DXO Color Depth (bits) 22.3 23.6
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 11.2 13.6
DXO Low Light (ISO) 975 1106
Screen Specs Canon 1D Mark II N Pentax K-3 II
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Optical viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.55x 0.63x
Top-Level Screen Control Panel Control Panel
LCD Framing Live View
Rear LCD Size 2.5inch 3.2inch
LCD Resolution 230k dots 1037k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Fixed screen
Shooting Specs Canon 1D Mark II N Pentax K-3 II
Focus System Phase-detect AF Phase-detect AF
Manual Focusing Aidno Peaking FeatureFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous Shooting 8.5 shutter flaps/s 8.3 shutter flaps/s
Shutter Life Expectancy200 000 actuations200 000 actuations
Time-Lapse Photographyno IntervalometerIntervalometer built-in
Image StabilizationLens stabilization onlyIn-body stabilization
Fill Flash no On-Board Flash no On-Board Flash
Storage Medium CF or SD cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Dual card slots Dual card slots
UHS card support no UHS-I
Connectivity Specs Canon 1D Mark II N Pentax K-3 II
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
Studio Flash PC Sync socket PC Sync socket
USB Connector USB 1.1 USB 3.0
HDMI Port no HDMI mini HDMI
Microphone Port no MIC socket External MIC port
Headphone Socket no Headphone port Headphone port
Wifi Support no Wifi no Wifi
Geotagging no internal GPS GPS built-in
Body Specs Canon 1D Mark II N Pentax K-3 II
Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodyWeathersealed body
Battery Type Canon NP-E3 Pentax D-LI90
Battery Life (CIPA)1200 shots per charge720 shots per charge
Body Dimensions 156 x 158 x 80 mm
(6.1 x 6.2 x 3.1 in)
131 x 100 x 77 mm
(5.2 x 3.9 x 3.0 in)
Camera Weight 1565 g (55.2 oz) 800 g (28.2 oz)
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