Pentax K-3 Mark III
25.70 Mpx, APS-C / DXProduct details
| Continuous shooting mode | 12 FPS |
| Camera type | Single-lens reflex camera |
| Camera equipment | Body |
| Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Image sensor format | APS-C / DX |
| Autofocus type | Phase-based |
| Item number | 15621029 |
| Colour group | Silver |
| Exact colour description | Black |
| Country code | CH, EU |
| Camera type | Single-lens reflex camera |
| Camera equipment | Body |
| Image stabilisation method | Optical |
| Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Flash equipment | Flash integrated |
| White balance | Automatic, Manual |
| Exposure type | Auto, Manual |
| Exposure compensation | ± 5EV in 1/2 steps, ± 5EV in 1/3 steps |
| Bayonet lens mount | Pentax K |
| Closure type | Electric |
| Self-timer delay | 12 s, 2 s |
| Flash modes | Auto, Flash on, Slow synchronisation |
| Image sensor resolution | 25.70 Mpx |
| Image resolution | 6192 x 4128 Pixels |
| Image sensor type | CMOS |
| Image sensor format | APS-C / DX |
| Supported page ratios | 3:2 |
| Min. ISO sensitivity | 100 |
| Max. ISO Sensitivity | 1600000 |
| Display size (inches) | 3.20" |
| Screen technology | LCD |
| Resolution | 1620000 Pixels |
| Display functions | Touch screen |
| Viewfinder type | Optical |
| Coverage | 100 % |
| Focus type | Autofocus |
| Autofocus type | Phase-based |
| Autofocus areas | 101 x |
| Shutter speed | 1 - 1/8000 s |
| Min. shutter speed | 30 s |
| Max. Shutter speed | 1/8000 s |
| Continuous shooting mode | 12 FPS |
| Max. Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 Pixels |
| Max. video resolution standard | 4K |
| Max. refresh rate | 60p |
| Max. frame rate | Full HD (30fps) |
| Memory card type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Number of storage compartments | 2 |
| Image file formats | JPEG, RAW |
| Video file formats | mov, MPEG-4 |
| Durability | Splashproof |
| Waterproof | Splash-proof |
| Connections | 3.5mm jack, USB 2.0, USB-C |
| Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
| Battery type | Li-ion |
| Power capacity | 13.39 Wh |
| Scope of delivery | Body only |
| Width | 134.50 mm |
| Length | 73.50 mm |
| Height | 103.50 mm |
| Weight | 735 g |
| Length | 21 cm |
| Width | 16.10 cm |
| Height | 12.60 cm |
| Weight | 1.69 kg |
Reviews & Ratings
Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- PentaxNot enough data
- 1.Nikon0,9 %
- 2.Sony1 %
- 3.Canon1,2 %
- 4.Fujifilm1,7 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- PentaxNot enough data
- 1.Easypix1 day
- 2.AGFAPHOTO2 days
- 2.Goxtreme2 days
- 4.Kodak5 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- PentaxNot enough data
- 1.OM System2 %
- 2.Goxtreme2,6 %
- 3.Kodak2,7 %
- 4.Canon3,5 %
With Pentax, RAW mode improves the image balance. The photos look more natural at all ISO levels. The fine detail tends to increase in fields with little contrast. Noise is not a big problem when untreated, but it may be annoying in some subjects. Too much denoising (LR3) costs too many details.
Apart from the higher endurance per battery charge due to the analogue viewfinder, there are hardly any arguments left for an SLR system. However, the Pentax K-3 Mark III is technically up to date. It offers a sensor of the current generation, sensor-based image stabilisation and a fast autofocus...
The K-3 Mark III from Pentax knows how to convince with a nicely sized viewfinder as well as a robust housing. But the photos produced by this camera are also of solid quality. The fast autofocus is helpful here. While this is a great camera for photographers, serious videographers should look for another model.
- Outstanding image quality
- Great image stabiliser
- Excellent handling
- Configurability
- Weak autofocus (especially in low light)
- Meagre video functions
- The Pentax K-3 Mark III shows what a high-quality digital SLR can look like. Its large and brilliant optical viewfinder is just as pleasing as the high-quality workmanship and comfortable handling.
- The maximum ISO setting should be marked as a supplementary additional mode for emergencies. Because at ISO 1,600,000 the noise in the pictures is really extreme and the photos are almost unusable.
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