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Pentax K-3 Mark III vs Pentax K-1 Mark II comparison

Head-to-head camera performance analysis

Pentax K-3 Mark III

Pentax K-3 Mark III

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$1365

Mid-size SLR

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Pentax K-1 Mark II

Pentax K-1 Mark II

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$1796.95

Mid-size SLR

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Pentax K-3 Mark III
74
81 out of 110
Pentax K-3 Mark III wins
Pentax K-1 Mark II
69
76 out of 110
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Quick Spec Comparison

SpecificationPentax K-3 Mark IIIPentax K-1 Mark II
Sensor SizeAPS-C (23 x 15.5 mm)Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm)
ISO Range100 - 1600000100 - 819200
Storage Slots22
Weather SealingYesYes
Lens MountPentax KAF2Pentax KAF

Resolution

Pentax K-3 Mark III: 6/10Pentax K-1 Mark II: 8/10
6
8
2636
Pentax K-1 Mark II leads by 2 points

Max ISO Score

Pentax K-3 Mark III: 10/10Pentax K-1 Mark II: 10/10
10
10
ISO 1600000ISO 819200

Autofocus System

Pentax K-3 Mark III: 10/10Pentax K-1 Mark II: 9/10
10
9
101 points33 points
Pentax K-3 Mark III leads by 1 point

Video Capabilities

Pentax K-3 Mark III: 8/10Pentax K-1 Mark II: 7/10
8
7
3840 x 21601920 x 1080
Pentax K-3 Mark III leads by 1 point

Burst Speed

Pentax K-3 Mark III: 8/10Pentax K-1 Mark II: 5/10
8
5
124.4
Pentax K-3 Mark III leads by 3 points

Battery Life

Pentax K-3 Mark III: 8/10Pentax K-1 Mark II: 8/10
8
8
800670

Viewfinder Quality

Pentax K-3 Mark III: 5/10Pentax K-1 Mark II: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder

Portability

Pentax K-3 Mark III: 9/10Pentax K-1 Mark II: 8/10
9
8
8201010
Pentax K-3 Mark III leads by 1 point

Lens Ecosystem

Pentax K-3 Mark III: 6/10Pentax K-1 Mark II: 6/10
6
6
163 lenses163 lenses

Value for Money

Pentax K-3 Mark III: 9/10Pentax K-1 Mark II: 8/10
9
8
$1365$1796.95
Pentax K-3 Mark III leads by 1 point

Durability

Pentax K-3 Mark III: 2/10Pentax K-1 Mark II: 2/10
2
2
22

Comparison Summary

Categories Won
5
Pentax K-3 Mark III
Tied Categories
5
Equal performance
Categories Won
1
Pentax K-1 Mark II