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Brand / Model |
Pentax K-x |
Pentax K-70 |
Pentax KF |
Pentax K-3 III |
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Type / Size | DSLR | DSLR | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor | 12 Megapixels CMOS | 24 Megapixels CMOS *Anti-Alias Simulation via Shake-Reduction. Pixel Shift available with Motion Correction. | 24 Megapixels CMOS *Anti-Alias Simulation via Shake-Reduction system. Pixel Shift with Motion Correction. | 26 Megapixels CMOS *Pixel-Shift Ultra-Resolution with Optional Motion Correction. Moire-Reduction, 3 levels. |
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Sensor Size | 28.9mm Diagonal (1.5X FLM) | 28.9mm Diagonal (1.5X FLM) | 28.9mm Diagonal (1.5X FLM) | 28.9mm Diagonal (1.5X FLM) |
Sensor Aspect | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio | 3:2 Aspect-Ratio |
Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | No | No | No |
Stabilization | 2-Axis, 4-Stops | 3-Axis, 4.5-Stops | 3-Axis, 4.5-Stops | 5-Axis, 5.5-Stops |
Dust-Reduction | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Sensitivity | ISO 200 - 6400 *Expanded range: 100-12800 | ISO 100 - 204800 | ISO 100 - 102400 | ISO 100 - 1600000 |
Shutter-Speed | 1/6000 - 30s | 1/6000 - 30s *Bulb up to 20m | 1/6000 - 30s *Bulb up to 20m | 1/8000 - 1200s |
Lens / Mount | Pentax K KAF2 Mount | Pentax K KAF2 Mount | Pentax K KAF2 Mount | Pentax K KAF4 Mount |
FLM / Crop | APS-C (1.5X) | APS-C (1.5X) | APS-C (1.5X) | APS-C (1.5X) |
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Manual Focus | Lens | Lens | Lens | Lens |
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Focus System | 11-point Phase-Detect *SAFOX VIII+ TTL Phase-Detect with 11 points including 9 cross-type Assist-Lamp | 11-point Phase-Detect *SAFOX X: 11 Points, 9 Cross-Type. Sensitive to -3 EV. Assist-Lamp | 11-point Phase-Detect *SAFOX X: 11 Points, 9 Cross-Type. Sensitive to -3 EV. Assist-Lamp | 101-point Phase-Detect *25 Cross-Type Points. Sensitive to -4 EV. Assist-Lamp |
Viewfinder Type | Reflex OVF | Reflex OVF | Reflex OVF | Reflex OVF |
Viewfinder Size | 0.85X - 96% Coverage | 0.95X - 100% Coverage | 0.95X - 100% Coverage | 1.05X - 100% Coverage *Natural-Bright-Matte III with Electronic-Level. |
Display Position | Fixed | Rotating | Rotating | Fixed | Display Size | 2.7" LCD 230K Pixels 100% Coverage | 3" LCD 920K Pixels 100% Coverage *Outdoor View, 2 levels. Optional Night Vision. | 3" LCD 1000K Pixels 100% Coverage *Outdoor View, 2 levels. Optional Night Vision. | 3.2" LCD 1600K Pixels 100% Coverage *Air Gapless Capacitive Touchscreen with Optional Night Vision. |
Exposure Modes | P, A, S, T, M, B | P, A, T, M, B, TA, S | P, A, T, M, B, TA, S | P, A, T, S, M, B, TA |
Scene Modes | 16Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off, Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum, Stage Lighting, Night Snap | 17Portrait, Landscape, Movement, Night, Night Portrait, Sunset, Sky, Forest, Night HDR, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf+Sow, Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum | 17Portrait, Landscape, Movement, Night, Night Portrait, Sunset, Sky, Forest, Night HDR, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf+Sow, Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum | |
Metering | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot | Multi-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot, Highlight Weighed |
Bracketing | 3 Shots ±3/2 EV | 5 Shots ±2 EV | 5 Shots ±2 EV | 5 Shots ±3 EV |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV, 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV | ±5 EV, 1/2 or 1/3 EV | ±5 EV, 1/2 or 1/3 EV | ±5 EV, 1/2 or 1/3 EV | Flash Compensation | -2..+1 EV, 1/2 EV | -2..+1 EV, 1/2 or 1/3 EV | -2..+1 EV, 1/2 or 1/3 EV | -2..+1 EV, 1/2 or 1/3 EV |
White Balance | Auto, Presets, Custom | Auto, Presets, Custom | Auto, Presets, Custom | Auto, Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | 2 Axis, 15 steps | 2 Axis, 15 steps | 2 Axis, 15 steps | 2 Axis, 29 steps |
Continuous Drive | 4.7 FPS, 17 JPEG, 5 RAW *2 FPS Unlimited JPEG | 6 FPS, 40 JPEG, 10 RAW *100 JPEG or 16 RAW @ 3 FPS. | 6 FPS, 40 JPEG, 10 RAW *100 JPEG or 16 RAW @ 3 FPS. | 12 FPS, 37 JPEG, 32 RAW *7 FPS, Max 60 JPEG or 37 RAW. 2.5 FPS, Max 90 JPEG or 39 RAW. |
Self Timer | Yes *12s, 2s using shutter and 3s using remote with autmatic mirror lockup and stabilization off | Yes *2s, 12s, 3s Remote | Yes *2s, 12s, 3s Remote | Yes *2s, 12s, 3s Remote, Auto MLU |
Command Dials | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
DOF Preview | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Protection | None | Weatherproof to -10C | Weatherproof to -10C | Weatherproof to -10C |
Digital Level | None | 2 Axis, Automatic Leveling±2° with SR off, ±1° with SR on. | 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 | Yes | Yes |
Remote Trigger | Infrared | Infrared, WiFi | Infrared, WiFi | Wired, Infrared, WiFi |
HDR | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Multiple Exposures | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Interval Timer | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
WiFi | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Eye-Start Sensor | No | No | No | Yes |
Image Formats | JPEG DNG RAW | JPEG DNG RAW | JPEG DNG RAW | JPEG DNG RAW |
Flash Ports | Hot-Shoe | Hot-Shoe | Hot-Shoe | Hot-Shoe Sync-Port |
Built-In Flash | Yes (GN 16) | Yes (GN 12) | Yes (GN 12) | No |
Flash Sync | 1/180s | 1/180s | 1/180s | 1/200s |
Video Capture | 1280x720 @ 24 FPS 16:9 | 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS 16:9 *4K Time Lapse Video. | 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS 16:9 *4K Time Lapse Video. | 3840x2160 @ 30 FPS 16:9 *1920x1080 @ 60 FPS. Stereo headset mini-jack. |
Sound Input | None | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo |
GPS | N / A | N / A | N / A | Position, Elevation, Orientation |
Memory | Secure Digital High Capacity | Secure Digital Extended Capacity | Secure Digital Extended Capacity | Secure Digital Extended Capacity x 2 |
Battery | Standard AA | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
Battery Life | 1100 | 480 | 480 | 800 |
Introduced | 2009-09-17, DiscontinuedYES | 2016-06-08 | 2022-11-09 | 2020-10-27 |
Size | 123 x 92 x 68mm (W x H x D) | 126 x 93 x 74mm (W x H x D) | 126 x 93 x 74mm (W x H x D) | 135 x 104 x 74mm (W x H x D) |
Weight | 580g | 688g | 625g | 735g |
Legend | Best Spec | Above Average | About Average | Below Average | Lowest Spec | 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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