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Brand / Model |
Pentax K-3 III |
Pentax K-3 II |
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Camera | ||
Featured Seller | ||
Type / Size | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor | 26 Megapixels CMOS *Pixel-Shift Ultra-Resolution with Optional Motion Correction. Moire-Reduction, 3 levels. | 24 Megapixels CMOS *Optional SR-based anti-aliasing, 2 levels. Full-color images with Pixel-Shift Resolution capture. |
Sensor Area | ||
Sensor Size | 28.9mm Diagonal (1.5X FLM) | 28.9mm Diagonal (1.5X FLM) |
Sensor Aspect | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio |
Anti-Alias Filter | No | No |
Stabilization | 5-Axis, 5.5-Stops | 3-Axis, 4.5-Stops |
Dust-Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensitivity | ISO 100 - 1600000 | ISO 100 - 51200 |
Shutter-Speed | 1/8000 - 1200s | 1/8000 - 30s |
Lens / Mount | Pentax K KAF4 Mount | Pentax K KAF2 Mount |
FLM / Crop | APS-C (1.5X) | APS-C (1.5X) |
Minimum Focus | ||
Zoom Mechanism | ||
Manual Focus | Lens | Lens |
Filter Diameter | ||
Focus System | 101-point Phase-Detect *25 Cross-Type Points. Sensitive to -4 EV. Assist-Lamp | 27-point Phase-Detect *SAFOX 11, 27 points, 25-cross-type, -3-18 EV sensitivity. Assist-Lamp |
Viewfinder Type | Reflex OVF | Reflex OVF |
Viewfinder Size | 1.05X - 100% Coverage *Natural-Bright-Matte III with Electronic-Level. | 0.95X - 100% Coverage *Exchangeable focusing screens. |
Display Position | Fixed | Fixed | Display Size | 3.2" LCD 1600K Pixels 100% Coverage *Air Gapless Capacitive Touchscreen with Optional Night Vision. | 3.2" LCD 1000K Pixels 100% Coverage *Color-adjustable in 2 axis, 15 steps, plus adjustable brightness and anti-reflection coating. |
Exposure Modes | P, A, T, S, M, B, TA | P, A, T, M, B, S, TA, X, H |
Scene Modes | ||
Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot, Highlight Weighed | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot |
Bracketing | 5 Shots ±3 EV | 5 Shots ±2 EV |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV, 1/2 or 1/3 EV | ±5 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV | Flash Compensation | -2..+1 EV, 1/2 or 1/3 EV | -2..+1 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV |
White Balance | Auto, Presets, Custom | Auto, Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | 2 Axis, 29 steps | 2 Axis, 15 steps |
Continuous Drive | 12 FPS, 37 JPEG, 32 RAW *7 FPS, Max 60 JPEG or 37 RAW. 2.5 FPS, Max 90 JPEG or 39 RAW. | 8.3 FPS, 60 JPEG, 22 RAW *Unlimited 3.3 FPS continuous shooting. |
Self Timer | Yes *2s, 12s, 3s Remote, Auto MLU | Yes *12s, 2s shutter or 3s remote with automatic MLU and SR OFF. |
Command Dials | 3 | 2 |
DOF Preview | Yes | Yes |
Protection | Weatherproof to -10C | Weatherproof to -10C |
Digital Level | 2 Axis, Automatic Leveling±2° with SR off, ±1° with SR on. | 2 Axis, Automatic Leveling±2° with SR off, ±1° with SR on. |
Tripod Mount | Yes | Yes |
Remote Trigger | Wired, Infrared, WiFi | Infrared |
HDR | Yes | Yes |
Multiple Exposures | Yes | Yes |
Interval Timer | Yes | Yes |
WiFi | Yes | No |
Eye-Start Sensor | Yes | No |
Image Formats | JPEG DNG RAW | JPEG DNG RAW |
Flash Ports | Hot-Shoe Sync-Port | Hot-Shoe Sync-Port |
Built-In Flash | No | No |
Flash Sync | 1/200s | 1/180s |
Video Capture | 3840x2160 @ 30 FPS 16:9 *1920x1080 @ 60 FPS. Stereo headset mini-jack. | 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS 16:9 *Head-phone mini-jack. Also 1280x720 @ 60 FPS. |
Sound Input | Stereo | Stereo |
GPS | Position, Elevation, Orientation | Position, Elevation, Orientation |
Memory | Secure Digital Extended Capacity x 2 | Secure Digital Extended Capacity x 2 |
Battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
Battery Life | 800 | 720 |
Introduced | 2020-10-27 | 2015-04-22, DiscontinuedYES |
Size | 135 x 104 x 74mm (W x H x D) | 132 x 100 x 78mm (W x H x D) |
Weight | 735g | 800g |
Legend | Best Spec | About Average | Uncompared | NOTE: Comparison is based on usefulness, not on the number of settings. Priority is given to the primary number in a specification.*Examples: FPS for Continuous Drive Maximum ISO for Sensitivity Coverage for Viewfinder & Display |
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