KP an upgrade to K3 or K3II?

john5100 · 01-12-2019, 09:40 AM - **1 Like**

I like the photos that I've seen in this thread and I'm wondering if you all consider this an upgrade to the K3 and K3II?

Adam · 01-12-2019, 10:11 AM

It is, in many ways- most notably image quality, interface, and connectivity. Check out the full review here:
Pentax KP Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews

Wasp · 01-12-2019, 11:54 AM - **1 Like**

One of the great mysteries of the twenty first century, this one. The KP has a more modern sensor, giving it better IQ. Being more modern means better interfacing. On the other hand, the buffer fills up faster on continuous shooting than the one on the K3. There is also only a single card slot on the KP.

All of this raises another great mystery. Why has the K3II not had an upgrade yet?

mikesbike · 01-12-2019, 05:14 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Wasp

One of the great mysteries of the twenty first century, this one. The KP has a more modern sensor, giving it better IQ. Being more modern means better interfacing. On the other hand, the buffer fills up faster on continuous shooting than the one on the K3. There is also only a single card slot on the KP.

All of this raises another great mystery. Why has the K3II not had an upgrade yet?

Maybe by the twenty second century!

Tighelander · 01-12-2019, 07:27 PM - **1 Like**

Isn't the KP the same price as the K3II? Maybe Ricoh want's pros to move to the K1 series?

**clackers** · 01-12-2019, 08:56 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Tighelander

Isn't the KP the same price as the K3II? Maybe Ricoh want's pros to move to the K1 series?

Aha!

ZombieArmy · 01-12-2019, 10:28 PM - **1 Like**

The KP will have notably better AF and ISO performance. The K3II however has the advantage of built in GPS and a far better battery. Base ISO IQ probably wouldn't be a reason you'd upgrade if that's what you're looking for.

Tighelander · 01-12-2019, 11:06 PM

One thing I want in a camera that the KP doesn't have is two card slots. Who wants to be shooting for money, and have the card fail?

Caribe · 01-13-2019, 08:59 AM - **2 Likes**

I don't think the KP was designed to replace the K-3. This is why you will see that there are several K-3 features missing on the KP which is more inclined to the K-1. So one should decide if he needs those features or not. I can tell you that my K-3 has not seen much use recently in favor of the KP. Why?
For me:

The KP is more portable
AF is a bit faster and has better first time accuracy
Better IQ
Lower noise
I find the files easier to post process
I do feel that the SR system gives me more range
Tilting screen
It has the looks

In my opinion both are great cameras of different breeds.

Wasp · 01-13-2019, 01:01 PM - **2 Likes**

I think I have got the KP versus K3 thing figured out. If you want the best features from both of them, just get a K1.

Latest processor? Check.
Dual card slots? Check.
Connectivity to the outside world? Check.
Great image quality? Check.
GPS? Check.
Astro tracing? Check.
Full frame goodness? Check.

Thank you.

john5100 · 01-16-2019, 10:24 AM - **1 Like**

Thank you everyone. I appreciate your responses. Yea I would wish for a K3 replacement or dual cards in the KP. The K1 is incredible however the weight of full frames and lenses is crazy. Shooting events for hours with 2 FF cameras would be too much.

**Merv-O** · 01-19-2019, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by Wasp

I think I have got the KP versus K3 thing figured out. If you want the best features from both of them, just get a K1.

Latest processor? Check.
Dual card slots? Check.
Connectivity to the outside world? Check.
Great image quality? Check.
GPS? Check.
Astro tracing? Check.
Full frame goodness? Check.

Thank you.

Having had all three cameras, I prefer the KP for portability, the K-1 for absolute imaging and since I sold the K-3/K-3iis, I don't miss them at all......

Tighelander · 01-19-2019, 07:43 PM

Wireless on the KP:
Can it automatically back-up your shots to a laptop, etc. while you are shooting?

**clackers** · 01-21-2019, 03:03 AM

Originally posted by Tighelander

Wireless on the KP:
Can it automatically back-up your shots to a laptop, etc. while you are shooting?

Be like the pros, Tighhelander, use wired tethering for that. WiFi is too slow.

Buy Image Transmitter from Ricoh.

**Merv-O** · 01-21-2019, 03:20 AM

Originally posted by Tighelander

Wireless on the KP:
Can it automatically back-up your shots to a laptop, etc. while you are shooting?

I agree with Clackers I've tried it and it's slow. However, after shooting, I will download several at a time while doing other tasking and the APP itself is quite good.i've also used the remote control to take "selfies"and it's effective.

All in all, Pentax did a good job with the KP/K-1 series wireless tech.

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01-12-2019, 11:54 AM - 1 Like	#3
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,463	One of the great mysteries of the twenty first century, this one. The KP has a more modern sensor, giving it better IQ. Being more modern means better interfacing. On the other hand, the buffer fills up faster on continuous shooting than the one on the K3. There is also only a single card slot on the KP. All of this raises another great mystery. Why has the K3II not had an upgrade yet?

01-12-2019, 05:14 PM - 2 Likes	#4
mikesbike Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 1,999	Originally posted by Wasp One of the great mysteries of the twenty first century, this one. The KP has a more modern sensor, giving it better IQ. Being more modern means better interfacing. On the other hand, the buffer fills up faster on continuous shooting than the one on the K3. There is also only a single card slot on the KP. All of this raises another great mystery. Why has the K3II not had an upgrade yet? Maybe by the twenty second century!

01-12-2019, 07:27 PM - 1 Like	#5
Tighelander Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 192	Isn't the KP the same price as the K3II? Maybe Ricoh want's pros to move to the K1 series?

01-12-2019, 08:56 PM - 2 Likes	#6
clackers Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 13,480	Originally posted by Tighelander Isn't the KP the same price as the K3II? Maybe Ricoh want's pros to move to the K1 series? Aha!

01-12-2019, 10:28 PM - 1 Like	#7
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 1,906	The KP will have notably better AF and ISO performance. The K3II however has the advantage of built in GPS and a far better battery. Base ISO IQ probably wouldn't be a reason you'd upgrade if that's what you're looking for.

01-12-2019, 11:06 PM	#8
Tighelander Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 192	One thing I want in a camera that the KP doesn't have is two card slots. Who wants to be shooting for money, and have the card fail?

01-13-2019, 08:59 AM - 2 Likes	#9
Caribe Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 77	I don't think the KP was designed to replace the K-3. This is why you will see that there are several K-3 features missing on the KP which is more inclined to the K-1. So one should decide if he needs those features or not. I can tell you that my K-3 has not seen much use recently in favor of the KP. Why? For me: The KP is more portable AF is a bit faster and has better first time accuracy Better IQ Lower noise I find the files easier to post process I do feel that the SR system gives me more range Tilting screen It has the looks In my opinion both are great cameras of different breeds.

01-13-2019, 01:01 PM - 2 Likes	#10
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,463	I think I have got the KP versus K3 thing figured out. If you want the best features from both of them, just get a K1. Latest processor? Check. Dual card slots? Check. Connectivity to the outside world? Check. Great image quality? Check. GPS? Check. Astro tracing? Check. Full frame goodness? Check. Thank you.

01-16-2019, 10:24 AM - 1 Like	#11
john5100 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,585 Original Poster	Thank you everyone. I appreciate your responses. Yea I would wish for a K3 replacement or dual cards in the KP. The K1 is incredible however the weight of full frames and lenses is crazy. Shooting events for hours with 2 FF cameras would be too much.

01-19-2019, 06:30 PM	#12
Merv-O Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Philadelphia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,738	Originally posted by Wasp I think I have got the KP versus K3 thing figured out. If you want the best features from both of them, just get a K1. Latest processor? Check. Dual card slots? Check. Connectivity to the outside world? Check. Great image quality? Check. GPS? Check. Astro tracing? Check. Full frame goodness? Check. Thank you. Having had all three cameras, I prefer the KP for portability, the K-1 for absolute imaging and since I sold the K-3/K-3iis, I don't miss them at all......

01-19-2019, 07:43 PM	#13
Tighelander Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 192	Wireless on the KP: Can it automatically back-up your shots to a laptop, etc. while you are shooting?

01-21-2019, 03:03 AM	#14
clackers Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 13,480	Originally posted by Tighelander Wireless on the KP: Can it automatically back-up your shots to a laptop, etc. while you are shooting? Be like the pros, Tighhelander, use wired tethering for that. WiFi is too slow. Buy Image Transmitter from Ricoh.

01-21-2019, 03:20 AM	#15
Merv-O Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Philadelphia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,738	Originally posted by Tighelander Wireless on the KP: Can it automatically back-up your shots to a laptop, etc. while you are shooting? I agree with Clackers I've tried it and it's slow. However, after shooting, I will download several at a time while doing other tasking and the APP itself is quite good.i've also used the remote control to take "selfies"and it's effective. All in all, Pentax did a good job with the KP/K-1 series wireless tech.

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