Pentax K-3 vs Pentax K-1 Mark II
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Video
Features
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Brand
Pentax
Pentax
Model
K-3
K-1 Mark II
Released
2013
2018
Announcement Date
October 08, 2013
February 21, 2018
Camera Type
DSLRDSLRCamera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Pentax K-3
Pentax K-1 Mark II
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 FrameFrame Rate
8.3 fps
4.4 fps
Lens Mount
Pentax KAF
Pentax KAF4
Image Processor
Prime III
Prime IV
Aspect Ratio
3:23:2Minimum 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
Pentax K-3
Pentax K-1 Mark II
Video
Max Video Resolution
Full HDFull HDMax 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
Pentax K-3
Pentax K-1 Mark II
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
Pentax K-3
Pentax K-1 Mark II
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
Overall Score
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
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User Scores
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