That's mostly people being picky. You're still going to get much better image quality overall with the K-3, especially at lower ISOs. The higher resolution, lack of an AA filter, and improved metering system all contribute. At high ISOs it's a close call, but the K-3 still pulls ahead IMO.
We go over all of this in depth in the K-3 review:
Pentax K-3 Review - Introduction | PentaxForums.com Reviews
Also, note that the K-3 II has no onboard flash, unlike the K-3, since it's replaced by the GPS unit. The two cameras are otherwise virtually identical for everyday use, though the K-3 II also has the pixel shifting feature that you can play around with in certain scenarios.
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