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General Data
Camera ThumbnailPentax K-1Pentax K-3 II
Camera NamePentax K-1Pentax K-3 II
Year Introduced20162015
AvailabilityDiscontinued (2018)Discontinued (2019)
Current PriceFind on eBay | PF MarketplaceFind on eBay | PF Marketplace
In-Depth ReviewPentax K-1 reviewPentax K-3 II review
User ReviewsBrowseBrowse
Sensor
Sensor FormatFull FrameAPS-C
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
Megapixels36.424.35
Resolution4912 x 7360 pixels4000 x 6016 pixels
AA FilterNo (AA filter simulator)No (AA filter simulator)
Super ResolutionYesYes
Bit Depth1414
Minimum ISO100100
Maximum ISO20480051200
ISO Range100 - 204,800100 - 51,200
Imaging
ProcessorPRIME IVPRIME III
Exposure ModesAuto (green), HyP, Sv, Av, Tv, TAv, HyM, X, B, User(5)Auto (green), HyP, Sv, Av, Tv, TAv, HyM, X, B, User(3)
Program ModesAuto, Normal, Action, Depth of Field (deep/shallow), MTF priorityAuto, Normal, Action, Depth of Field (deep/shallow), MTF priority
Scene ModesNone. Auto (green) sets exposure based on scene analysisNone
RestrictionsExposure modes with M and K lenses are restricted to Av (with aperture always wide open) and M (with stop-down metering)Exposure modes with M and K lenses are restricted to Av (with aperture always wide open) and M (with stop-down metering)
Shutter Speeds (Auto)30s - 1/8000s (stepless)30s - 1/8000s (stepless)
Shutter Speeds (Manual)B, 30s - 1/8000s. Up to 20 minutes in Timed Bulb mode. Up to 300s in Astrotracer modeB, 30s - 1/8000s. Up to 300s in Astrotracer mode
High ISO NROff, Auto, Low/Medium/High, Custom by ISOOff, Auto, Low/Medium/High, Custom by ISO
Slow Shutter NROff, Auto, OnOff, Auto, On
Shutter Life300,000200,000
Maximum FPS4.4 (6.5 in crop mode)8.3
Continuous ShootingFull frame: H: 4.4 fps (70 JPG, 17 RAW) M: 3.0 fps (100 JPG, 20 RAW) L: 0.7 fps (100 JPG, 100 RAW)
APS-C crop: H: 6.5 fps (100 JPG, 50 RAW) M: 3.0 fps (100 JPG, 70 RAW) L: 1.0 fls (100 JPG, 100 RAW)
Hi: 8.3 fps up to approx. 60 frames (JPG), up to approx. 23 frames (RAW), M: 4.5 fps up to approx 100 frames (JPG), 32 frames (RAW), Lo: 3 fps uup to approx. 200 frames (JPG), up to appox. 52 frames (RAW)
Exposure Compensation+/-5 EV (+/-2 EV in movie mode)+/-5 EV (+/-2 EV in movie mode)
Auto BracketingExposure (2, 3 or 5 frames), one-push EV bracketing, AA filter (3 frames)Exposure (2, 3 or 5 frames), one-push EV bracketing, AA filter (3 frames)
Expanded Dynamic RangeHighlight (auto, on, off),
Shadow (auto, high, medium, low, off)
Highlight (auto, on, off),
Shadow (auto, high, medium, low, off)
Metering Sensor86K Pixel86K Pixel
Meter Range-3 to 20 EV-3 to 20 EV
Meter PatternMulti-Segment,Center Weighted,SpotMulti-Segment,Center Weighted,Spot
Exposure LockYesYes
Self Timer2 s with mirror lock-up, 12 s2 s with mirror lock-up, 12 s
Interval ShootingUp to 2000 frames, 2 sec to 24 hours intervalUp to 2000 frames, 2 sec to 24 hours interval
Mirror Lock-upYesYes
HDR ModeYesYes
Multiple ExposuresYes, average, additive and bright, 2 to 2000 shotsYes, average, additive and bright, 2 to 2000 shots
Pixel MappingYesYes
Optics/Mount
MountKAF2 (no aperture coupler)KAF2 (no aperture coupler)
Composition AdjustmentYesYes
Supported LensesAll Pentax K-mount lenses. Support for lenses with the KAF4 mount variant requires a firmware update. Manual focus only with K-, M-, and A-series lenses. Stop down metering only with K- and M-series lenses. M42, Pentax 645 and Pentax 6x7 lenses with the appropriate adapters: green button stop down metering and manual focus only.All Pentax K-mount lenses. Support for lenses with the KAF4 mount variant requires a firmware update. Manual focus only with K-, M-, and A-series lenses. Stop down metering only with K- and M-series lenses. M42, Pentax 645 and Pentax 6x7 lenses with the appropriate adapters (stop down metering and manual focus only).
StabilizationYes (sensor-shift SR II)Yes (sensor-shift SR)
Autofocus (viewfinder)Yes (SAFOX 12, 33 focus points, 25 cross type)Yes (SAFOX 11, 27 focus points (25 cross type))
AF Points3327
Autofocus Sensitivity-3 to 18 EV-3 to 18 EV
Autofocus With SDMYesYes
Autofocus AssistDedicated LEDDedicated LED
Autofocus ModesSingle Shot, Continuous, Auto, Expanded area (S, M, L), Zone select, User selectSingle Shot, Continuous, Auto, Expanded area (S, M, L), Zone select, User select, Manual focus
Front/Back Focus CorrYes (adjustment for up to 20 lenses)Yes (adjustment for up to 20 lenses)
Power ZoomSupported (zoom only)Supported (zoom only)
Lens CorrectionDistortion,Lateral Chromatic Aberration,Vignetting,DiffractionDistortion,Lateral Chromatic Aberration,Vignetting,Diffraction
Video
Video/Movie Mode1920x1080 (16:9 Full HD) at 60i, 50i, 30p, 25p and 24p,
1280x720 (16:9) at 60p, 50p
MPEG4 AVC/H.264
Interval Movie (4K, Full HD, HD)
Star Stream
1920x1080 (16:9 Full HD) at 60i, 50i, 30p, 25p and 24p fps,
1280x720 (16:9) at 60p, 50p, 30p, 25p and 24p fps,
MPEG4 AVC/H.264,
Interval Movie (4K, Full HD, HD)
Video StabilizationElectronicElectronic
Exposure ModesP, Av, TAv, Tv, MP, Av, TAv, Tv, M
Movie Mode RestrictionsClips up to 4 GB / 25 minutesClips up to 4 GB / 25 minutes
AF During RecordingOn-DemandOn-Demand
Sound In Movie ModeStereo (external mic), Stereo (built-in mic). Adjustable sound levelStereo (external mic), Mono (built-in mic). Adjustable sound level
Flash
Built-in FlashNoNo
Sync Speed1/200s1/180s
P-TTL FlashYesYes
TTL FlashNoNo
Flash Exposure Comp-2 to 1 EV-2 to 1 EV
Flash FunctionsAuto discharge*, On (leading curtain sync)*, Redeye reduction*, Slow-speed sync*, Trailing curtain sync*, High-speed sync*, Manual*, Wireless**, Contrast control**
* Requires an external flash
** Requires two (or more) external flashes
Auto discharge*, On (leading curtain sync)*, Redeye reduction*, Slow-speed sync*, Trailing curtain sync*, High-speed sync*, Manual*, Wireless**, Contrast control**
* Requires an external flash
** Requires two (or more) external flashes
Viewfinder/LCD
Viewfinder0.70x, 100%0.95x, 100%
Viewfinder TypePentaprismPentaprism
Diopter Adjustment-3.5 to +1.2-2.5 to +1.5
AF Points In ViewfinderYesYes
Exchangeable ScreenNoYes
Depth Of Field PreviewYesYes
Digital PreviewYes (with image magnificaion)Yes (with image magnificaion)
Live ViewYesYes
Focus PeakingYesYes
Back LCD3.2 in., 1,037,000 dots, 3:2 aspect ratio, flexible tilt/angle, red light night mode3.2 in., 1,037,000 dots, 3:2 aspect ratio
Top LCDYesYes
Body
Weather ResistantYesYes
GPSBuilt-InBuilt-In
Control Wheels32
Camera Controls2 traditional e-dials and 1 settings dial/control wheel. Many dedicated buttons. Customizable control panel. Five user mode settings. Customizable Fx1 & Fx2 button.2 control wheels. Many dedicated buttons. Control panel. Three user mode settings
Dust RemovalYes, Ultrasonic DR IIYes, Ultrasonic DR II
Dust AlertNoYes
File FormatPEF (RAW),DNG (RAW),JPG,MOVPEF (RAW),DNG (RAW),JPG,MOV
Card Slots22
Memory Card TypeSD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I Compatible)SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I Compatible), Eye-Fi, Flucard
TetheringWired (native),Via built-in Wi-FiVia O-FC1 FLUcard
Battery

D-LI90 Rechargeable

D-LI90 lithium-ion rechargeable

Battery Grip

D-BG6 (takes D-LI90 or 6x AA)

D-BG5 (takes D-LI90 or 6x AA)

Battery Life760 images, playback time: 390 minutes720 images Video playback time: 370 minutes
Size (W X H X D)136.5 x 110.0 x 85.5 mm131.5 x 102.5 x 77.5 mm
Weight925g (1010 with battery and SD cards)700 g (785 g with battery and SD card)
ConnectivityUSB 2, HDMI out, stereo mic, headphones, DC in, X-sync, cable release, GPS, Wi-Fi.USB 3, HDMI out, stereo mic, headphones, DC in, X-sync, cable release
Latest Firmware

Link to download page

Link to Download Page

NotesAstrotracer functionality with the built in GPS,
Buttons, top LCD, and card and connectivity doors can be illuminated
Electronic level,
Embed copyright information in EXIF,
GPS and electronic compass,
High ISO NR, can be customized for each major ISO value,
Image plane indicator,
In-camera RAW development,
Moiré suppression via SR mechanism,
Moiré suppression bracketing,
Save last JPG as RAW,
Save JPG from movie,
Several buttons are customizable,
The function selector plus third control wheel provides a short cut to a variety of settings
Astrotracer functionality with the built in GPS,
Electronic level,
Embed copyright information in EXIF,
GPS and electronic compass,
High ISO NR, can be customized for each major ISO value,
Image plane indicator,
In-camera RAW development,
Moiré suppression via SR mechanism,
Moiré suppresion bracketing,
Save last JPG as RAW,
Save JPG from movie,
The RAW button is customizable and can perform a variety of functions, hereunder exposure bracketing.
Colors / Special Editions

Black (standard) and Silver (limited quantity)

Black, Limited Silver





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