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Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K-m

4.88 in
3.82 in
Nikon D3500 Digital Camera
Nikon D3500
4.82 in
2.66 in
Pentax K-m Digital Camera
Pentax K-m
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
20
4.2 out of 5
13 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
61 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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14
3.7 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
22 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
11 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
112
3.5 out of 5
112 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
14 %
1 stars
8 %
44
4.2 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Sensor

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Pentax K-mPentax K-m
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Image sensor formatDXAPS-C

Image

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Pentax K-mPentax K-m
ISO
  • 100
  • 25600
  • 100
  • 1600
ISO minimum100100
ISO maximum256003200
Maximum image resolution6000 x 4000 px3872 x 2592 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Direct sunlight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Vivid
  • Black&White
  • Sepia

Optics and focus

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Pentax K-mPentax K-m
Lens mountNikon FPentax KAF2
Focus adjustmentAutoAuto
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Spot Auto Focus
Number of focus points115
Filter diameter2.17 in2.05 in

Screen and viewfinder

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Pentax K-mPentax K-m
Screen size3.0 in2.7 in
Screen technologyLCD TFTLCD
Touch screennono
Live viewyesno
ViewfinderPentamirror
Optical
Viewfinder magnification0.85 x0.85 x

Photography features

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Pentax K-mPentax K-m
Histogramyesyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
  • Auto
  • Redeye Reduction
Scene modes
  • Landscape
  • Portrait
  • Close-up
  • Museum
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Sunset
  • Landscape

Videography features

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Pentax K-mPentax K-m
Video recordingyesno
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Single image
  • Slide show

Design

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Pentax K-mPentax K-m
Body typeSLRSLR
Colour of productBlackBlack

Dimensions

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Pentax K-mPentax K-m
Weight12.87 oz20.81 oz
Width4.88 in4.82 in
Height3.82 in2.66 in
Depth2.76 in3.6 in

Storage

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Pentax K-mPentax K-m
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
SD

Connectivity

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Pentax K-mPentax K-m
HDMIyesno
USB version2.02.0

Other features

Nikon D3500Nikon D3500
Pentax K-mPentax K-m
GPSnono
Calendaryesyes
Image editing modesCrop
  • Resizing
  • Trimming

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

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