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Pentax K-3 Mark II vs Pentax K-3
Pentax K-3 Mark II
Camera summary
The Pentax K-3 Mark II, made by Pentax, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on April 23, 2015.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.5 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
1.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Pentax K-3, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Pentax K-3
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Pentax K-3 Mark III, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Pentax K-3 Mark III
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 27 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 720 shots per charge with the included D-LI90 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Pentax K-3
Camera summary
The Pentax K-3, made by Pentax, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on April 10, 2014.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.8 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.2 out of 5 stars
|
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Pentax K-3 Mark II, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Pentax K-3 Mark II
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 27 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 560 shots per charge with the included D-LI90 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Autofocus specs |
Pentax K-3 Mark II | Pentax K-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | 25 | 25 |
| Number of focus points | 27 | 27 |
Connectivity |
Pentax K-3 Mark II | Pentax K-3 |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Optional | - |
| DXO color depth | 23.6 | 23.7 |
| DXO dynamic range | 13.6 | 13.4 |
| DXO low light ISO | 1106.0 | 1216.0 |
| DXO overall score | 80.0 | 80.0 |
Exposure mode |
Pentax K-3 Mark II | Pentax K-3 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Pentax K-3 Mark II | Pentax K-3 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | April 23, 2015 | April 10, 2014 |
| Body type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| brand | Pentax | Pentax |
| msrp | $639.98 | $418.00 |
| model | Pentax K-3 Mark II | Pentax K-3 |
| Predecessor model | Pentax K-3 | |
| Successor model | Pentax K-3 Mark III | Pentax K-3 Mark II |
Lense |
Pentax K-3 Mark II | Pentax K-3 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 163 | 163 |
Other features |
Pentax K-3 Mark II | Pentax K-3 |
| GPS | Built-in | Optional |
| Self-timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Pentax K-3 Mark II | Pentax K-3 |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash) | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 8.3 fps | 8.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Pentax K-3 Mark II | Pentax K-3 |
| Battery life | 720 shots | 560 shots |
| Battery model | D-LI90 | D-LI90 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 131 x 100 x 77mm | 131 x 100 x 77mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 800 grs | 800 grs |
Screen |
Pentax K-3 Mark II | Pentax K-3 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | - | - |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Pentax K-3 Mark II | Pentax K-3 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 6016 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 24 | 24 |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Pentax K-3 Mark II | Pentax K-3 |
| Headphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Max video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Microphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Viewfinder |
Pentax K-3 Mark II | Pentax K-3 |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |