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Camera ThumbnailPentax K-3 IIIPentax K-70Pentax KPPentax K-3 II
Camera NamePentax K-3 IIIPentax K-70Pentax KPPentax K-3 II
Year Introduced2021201620172015
AvailabilityIn ProductionDiscontinuedDiscontinued (2021)Discontinued (2019)
Current Price$1696

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Sensor
Sensor FormatAPS-CAPS-CAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOSCMOSCMOS
Megapixels25.7324.2424.3224.35
Resolution4128 x 6192 pixels4000 x 6000 pixels4000 x 6016 pixels4000 x 6016 pixels
AA FilterNo (AA filter simulator)No (AA filter simulator)No (AA filter simulator)No (AA filter simulator)
Super ResolutionYesYesYesYes
Bit Depth14141414
Minimum ISO100100100100
Maximum ISO160000010240081920051200
ISO Range100 - 1,600,000100 - 102,400100 - 819,200100 - 51,200
Imaging
ProcessorPRIME V w/accelerator unit IIPRIME M IIPRIME IV w/accelerator unitPRIME III
Exposure ModesAuto (green), HyP, Sv, Av, Tv, TAv, HyM, X, B, User(5)Auto (green), Scene, HyP, Sv, Av, Tv, TAv, HyM, B, User(3)Auto (green), HyP, Sv, Tv, Av, TAv, M, 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 priorityNormalAuto, 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 analysis20: Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG only), Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, MuseumNone. Auto (green) sets exposure based on scene analysisNone
RestrictionsExposure modes with M and K lenses are restricted to Av and TAv (both with automated stop-down metering) and M (with green-button 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)Exposure 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 (1/16000 with electronic shutter)30s - 1/6000s (stepless)30s to 1/6,000s (mechanical), to 1/24,000s (electronic)30s - 1/8000s (stepless)
Shutter Speeds (Manual)B, 30s - 1/8000s (1/16000s with electronic shutter). Up to 20 minutes in Timed Bulb mode. Up to 300s in Astrotracer modeB, 30s - 1/6000s, Up to 20 minutes in Timed Bulb mode. Up to 300s in Astrotracer modeB, 30s to 1/6,000s (mechanical), to 1/24,000s (electronic). Up to 20 minutes in Timed Bulb. 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 ISOOff, Auto, Low/Medium/High, Custom by ISOOff, Auto, Low/Medium/High, Custom by ISO
Slow Shutter NROff, Auto, OnOff, Auto, OnOff, Auto, OnOff, Auto, On
Shutter Life300,000Not Specified100,000200,000
Maximum FPS12678.3
Continuous ShootingHi: 12 fps up to approx. 37 frames (JPG), up to approx. 32 frames (RAW), M: 7 fps up to approx 60 frames (JPG), 37 frames (RAW), Lo: 2.5 fps uup to approx. 90 frames (JPG), up to appox. 39 frames (RAW)Hi: 6 fps up to 40 frames (JPG), 10 frames (RAW), Lo: 3 fps up to 100 frames (JPEG), 16 frames (RAW)Hi: 7 fps up to approx. 28 frames (JPG), up to approx. 8 frames (RAW), M: 3 fps up to approx 70 frames (JPG), 15 frames (RAW), Lo: 0.8 fps up to approx. 100 frames (JPG), up to appox. 100 frames (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+/- 5EV (+/-2 EV in movie mode)+/-5 EV (+/-2 EV in movie mode)+/-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, Depth of Field (3 frames), Motion (3 frames), AA filter (2 or 3 frames)Exposure (2, 3 or 5 frames), one-push EV bracketing, AA filter (3 frames)Exposure (2, 3 or 5 frames), one-push EV bracketing, Depth of Field (3 frames), Motion (3 frames), AA filter (2 or 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)
Highlight (auto, on, off),
Shadow (auto, high, medium, low, off)
Highlight (auto, on, off),
Shadow (auto, high, medium, low, off)
Metering Sensor307K Pixel77-Segment86K Pixel86K Pixel
Meter Range-3 to 20 EV0 to 22 EV-3 to 20 EV-3 to 20 EV
Meter PatternMulti-Segment,Multi-Segment with Face Detection,Center Weighted,Highlight Weighted,SpotMulti-Segment,Center Weighted,SpotMulti-Segment,Center Weighted,SpotMulti-Segment,Center Weighted,Spot
Exposure LockYesYesYesYes
Self Timer2 s with mirror lock-up, 12 s2 s with mirror lock-up, 12 s2 s with mirror lock-up, 12 s2 s with mirror lock-up, 12 s
Interval ShootingUp to 9999 frames, 1 sec to 24 hours intervalUp to 2000 frames, 2 sec to 24 hours intervalUp to 2000 frames, 2 sec to 24 hours intervalUp to 2000 frames, 2 sec to 24 hours interval
Mirror Lock-upYesYesYesYes
HDR ModeYesYesYesYes
Multiple ExposuresYes, average, additive and bright, 2 to 20 shotsYes, average, additive and bright, 2 to 2000 shotsYes, average, additive and bright, 2 to 2000 shotsYes, average, additive and bright, 2 to 2000 shots
Pixel MappingYesYesYesYes
Optics/Mount
MountKAF2 (no aperture coupler)KAF2 (no aperture coupler)KAF2 (no aperture coupler)KAF2 (no aperture coupler)
Composition AdjustmentYesNoYesYes
Supported LensesAll Pentax K-mount lenses. Manual focus only with K-, M-, and A-series lenses. Automated stop down metering 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. 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. 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) with panning SRYes (sensor-shift SR)Yes (sensor-shift SR II)Yes (sensor-shift SR)
Autofocus (viewfinder)Yes (SAFOX 13, 101 focus points (25 cross type))Yes (SAFOX X, 11 focus points (9 cross type))Yes (SAFOX 11, 27 focus points (25 cross type))Yes (SAFOX 11, 27 focus points (25 cross type))
AF Points101112727
Autofocus Sensitivity-4 to 18 EV-3 to 18 EV-3 to 18 EV-3 to 18 EV
Autofocus With SDMYesYesYesYes
Autofocus AssistDedicated LEDDedicated LEDDedicated LEDDedicated LED
Autofocus ModesSingle Shot, Continuous, Auto Area, Zone Select, Expanded area (S, M, L), User select (S), SpotViewfinder: AF.S, AF.C, AF.A.
Live view: Face detection, Tracking, Multiple AF points, Select, Spot
Viewfinder: AF.S, AF.C, AF.A
Live view: Face detection, Tracking, Multiple AF points, Select, Spot
Single 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 (adjustments for up to 20 lenses)Yes (adjustment for up to 20 lenses)Yes (adjustment for up to 20 lenses)
Power ZoomSupported (zoom only)Not supportedNot supportedSupported (zoom only)
Lens CorrectionDistortion,Lateral Chromatic Aberration,Vignetting,DiffractionDistortion,Lateral Chromatic Aberration,Vignetting,DiffractionDistortion,Lateral Chromatic Aberration,Vignetting,DiffractionDistortion,Lateral Chromatic Aberration,Vignetting,Diffraction
Video
Video/Movie Mode3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30p/24p fps,
1920 x 1080 (Full HD) at 60p/30p/24p fps
MPEG4 AVC/H.264
1920x1080 (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,
1280x720 (16:9 HD) at 60p, 50p
MPEG4 AVC/H.264
4K interval movie (4K,Full HD, HD)
Star stream (4K,Full HD, HD)
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 StabilizationSensor-shift SRElectronicElectronicElectronic
Exposure ModesP, Av, TAv, Tv, MP, Av, TAv, Tv, MP, Av, TAv, Tv, MP, Av, TAv, Tv, M
Movie Mode RestrictionsClips up to 4 GB / 25 minutesClips up to 4GB or 25 minutesClips up to 4GB or 25 minutesClips up to 4 GB / 25 minutes
AF During RecordingContinuous (with compatible lenses) and On-demandContinuous (with compatible lenses) and On-demandContinuous (with compatible lenses) and On-demandOn-Demand
Sound In Movie ModeStereo (via internal mic or external mic). Adjustable sound levelStereo (external mic), Stereo (built-in mic). Adjustable sound levelStereo (external mic), Stereo (built-in mic). Adjustable sound levelStereo (external mic), Mono (built-in mic). Adjustable sound level
Flash
Built-in FlashNoYes, GN 12 (ISO 100/m)Yes, GN 6 (ISO 100/m)No
Sync Speed1/200s1/180s1/180s1/180s
P-TTL FlashYesYesYesYes
TTL FlashNoNoNoNo
Flash Exposure Comp-2 to +1 EV-2 to 1 EV-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*
* Available when combined with external flash
Auto discharge, On (leading curtain sync), Redeye reduction, Slow-speed sync, Trailing curtain sync, High-speed sync*, Manual (full - 1/128), Wireless*, Contrast control*
* Available when combined with external flash
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
Viewfinder1.05x, 100%0.95x, 100%100%, 0.95x0.95x, 100%
Viewfinder TypePentaprismPentaprismPentaprismPentaprism
Diopter Adjustment-4 to +1-2.5 to +1.5-2.5 to +1.5-2.5 to +1.5
AF Points In ViewfinderYesYesYesYes
Exchangeable ScreenNoYesYesYes
Depth Of Field PreviewYesYesYesYes
Digital PreviewYes (with image magnification)Yes (with image magnificaion)Yes (with image magnification)Yes (with image magnificaion)
Live ViewYesYesYesYes
Focus PeakingYesYesYesYes
Back LCD3.2 inch, 1,620,000 dots, 3:2 aspect ratio, touch screen, red light night mode3 in. 921,000 dots, 3:2 aspect ratio, vari-angle, red light night mode3 inch, 921,000 dots, 3:2 aspect ratio, tilts up/down, red light night mode3.2 in., 1,037,000 dots, 3:2 aspect ratio
Top LCDYesNoNoYes
Body
Weather ResistantYesYesYesYes
GPSVia AccessoryVia AccessoryVia AccessoryBuilt-In
Control Wheels3232
Camera Controls2 traditional e-dials and 1 settings dial/control wheel. Joystick. Touch screen. Many dedicated buttons. One customizable Fx button. Customizable control panel. Five user mode settings.2 control wheels. Most functions accessed through control panel or menus. Customizable control panel. Three user mode settings.1 traditional e-dial, 1 knob on the front and 1 settings dial on top plate. Customizable control panel. Five user mode settings. Customizable Fx1, Fx2, & Fx3 button.2 control wheels. Many dedicated buttons. Control panel. Three user mode settings
Dust RemovalYes, Ultrasonic DR IIYes, Sensor Shake DRYes, Ultrasonic DR IIYes, Ultrasonic DR II
Dust AlertNoNoNoYes
File FormatPEF (RAW),DNG (RAW),JPG,MOVPEF (RAW),DNG (RAW),JPG,MOVPEF (RAW),DNG (RAW),JPG,MOVPEF (RAW),DNG (RAW),JPG,MOV
Card Slots2112
Memory Card TypeSD, SDHC, SDXC (slot 1 UHS-II compatible, slot 2 UHS-I compatible)SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I Compatible)SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I compatible)SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I Compatible), Eye-Fi, Flucard
TetheringVia built-in Wi-Fi,Via Built-in BluetoothVia built-in Wi-FiVia built-in Wi-FiVia O-FC1 FLUcard
Battery

D-LI90 lithium-ion rechargeable

D-LI109 lithium-ion rechargeable

D-LI109 lithium-ion rechargeable

D-LI90 lithium-ion rechargeable

Battery Grip

D-BG8 which accepts the D-LI90 Li-Ion battery.

No

D-BG7 (takes one D-Li109 or one D-LI90 battery)

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

Battery Life800 images480 frames (without flash)420 photos (CIPA)720 images Video playback time: 370 minutes
Size (W X H X D)134.5 x 103.5 x 73.5 mm125.5 x 93 x 74 mm (4.9 x 3.7 x 2.9 in.)131.5 x 101 x 76 mm131.5 x 102.5 x 77.5 mm
Weight735g (820g with mattery and SD card)628 g (688 g with battery and SD card)643 g (body only), 703 g (with battery)700 g (785 g with battery and SD card)
ConnectivityUSB 3.2 (type C), DC in, x-sync socket, HDMI output (type D),
IR port for remote control (front and rear), wired cable release, stereo microphone and headphones,
Wi-Fi (b/g/n) and Bluetooth 4.2 (Low Energy)
USB 2.0, HDMI out, Stereo mic, Wi-FiUSB 2.0, HDMI out (via USB port and an adapter), stereo mic, cable release (uses mic input jack), DC in, 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

Link to download page

Link to Download Page

NotesAperture set with an aperture ring can be recorded in EXIF,
Astrotracer functionality built-in. No GPS accessory required,
Top LCD can be illuminated,
Continuous AF available in movie mode with compatible lenses,
Electronic level,
Embed copyright information in EXIF,
High ISO NR, can be customized for each major ISO value,
Hyper Program (HyP) can engage TAv and M exposure modes in addition to Av and Tv,
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 battery can be charged through the USB port,
The function selector plus third control wheel provides a short cut to a variety of settings.
Astrotracer compatible,
Electronic Aperture Control,
Electronic Level,
Embed copyright information in EXIF,
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,
Multilayer digital filters,
Night vision LCD display,
Save last JPG as RAW,
The RAW button is customizable and can perform a variety of functions, hereunder exposure bracketing
Astrotracer functionality with the optional O-GPS1 unit,
Depth of field bracketing,
Electronic level,
Embed copyright information in EXIF,
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,
Motion bracketing,
Save last JPG as RAW,
Save JPG from movie,
The three Fx buttons are customizable and can perform a variety of functions, hereunder exposure bracketing.
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

The body-only kit comes black or silver. Additionally there are two limited quantity kits which include a matching grip and a leather strap, one is in black, the other one in silver. Late in 2022 a limited quantity Jet-black version was released.

Black, Silver

Black and Silver

Black, Limited Silver





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