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Pentax K-3 vs Pentax K-1 Mark II
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Pentax K-3

Pentax K-3 camera
69%

Pentax K-1 Mark II

pentax k1 mark ii
Winner!
80%
Pentax K-3
vs
Pentax K-1 Mark II
Price
Brand
Pentax
Pentax
Model
K-3
K-1 Mark II
Released
2013
2018
Announcement Date
October 08, 2013
February 21, 2018
Camera Type
DSLR
DSLR
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
74%
85%
Megapixels
24 MP
36 MP
Image Resolution
6016 x 4000 px
7360 x 4912 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
15.6 x 23.5 mm
35.9 x 24 mm
Sensor Format
APS-C
Full Frame
Frame Rate
8.3 fps
4.4 fps
Lens Mount
Pentax KAF
Pentax KAF4
Image Processor
Prime III
Prime IV
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
51,200
819,200
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
51200
819200
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 8000 s
1/ 8000 s
Autofocus Points
27
33
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentaprism)
Optical (pentaprism)
Video
Video
70%
70%
Video
Max Video Resolution
Full HD
Full HD
Max Video Dimensions
1920 x 1080 px
1920 x 1080 px
Max Video Frame Rate
60 p
60 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
MPEG-4
MPEG-4, H.264
Features
Features
59%
72%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
TFT LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3.2"
3.2"
Screen Resolution
1,037,000 dots
1,037,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
63%
65%
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC
SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I Compatible)
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
D-LI90
D-LI90
Battery Life
560 shots
670 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
80%
N/A
Portrait (Color Depth)
23.7 bits
N/A
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
13.4 EVs
N/A
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
1216
N/A
Scores
User Scores
B&H photo video
277 reviews
53 reviews
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