Originally posted by zmohie shutter now rated for 200,000 actuations.k5 is 100 k.
dual card slots,
a new 86k-pixel metering system
antialiasing filter simulator.
a 27-point autofocus system,
wireless tethering support,
and more!
Agree with above.
I've also been comparing the K3 to D7100. Here's some pluses to the K3 - i don't have one yet, but been reading a lot of new user comments:
1. Smaller AF sensors - this is a plus over the K5 ii series i believe. i suspect d7100 already has, but don't know that for sure.
2. SR in body. the Sony Nex cameras i have as backup cameras don't have this so i appreciate this factor even more than i used to. 7100 doesn't have this
3. Automatic horizon connection. enabled by the SR sensor, but this feature on the K5 has markedly reduced processing time for me. 7100 doesn't have this
4. Ability to switch the camera from no AA to slight blur with sensor. 7100 doesn't have this K5 ii doesn't have this
5. Frame Rate, 8+ fps for K3, 7100 is 6 fps
6. AF performance. Certainly the reports from first buyers has been very complimentary on the K3. One would think the 7100 would have an advantage here, but that testing has not been done yet. Several reports indicate the screw drive motor has been speeded up. It doesn't sound like the sdm motors are any faster, but the signal processing is probably faster than previous Pentax DSLRs,
7. Faster data processing. One post indicated that his K3 had faster processing than their D600, like a "rocket". Certainly my K5 drags terribly after several shots.
8. Quiet Shutter - all 5's had this and K3 continues it. The D600 has a noisy shutter, don't know about the 7100. I have been shooting rehearsals for a playhouse for the last 4 years and really appreciate this. Camera makers don't always include features like this in follow-up cameras - kudos to Ricoh.
Also the K3's shutter is now rated for twice the life, 200,000 actuations.