Focus Points
27
Weight
800 g
Sensor
APS-C
Video
1080 x 60 fps
Pentax K-3 features ✔ processor, 3.2" display, 2000 mAh battery, 24.3 MP main camera.
Design
| Viewfinder i | Optical viewfinder (OVF)Pentax K-3 |
| Is weather sealed (splashproof) i | ✔ (258 others) |
| Screen resolution i | 1037k dots (22 others) |
| Viewfinder coverage i | 100% (310 others) |
| Screen Size i | 3.2" (91 others) |
| Weight i | 800 g (3 others) |
| Has a touch screen i | ✔ (75 others) |
Optics
| Sensor size i | APS-C (196 others) |
| Lens mount i | Pentax KPentax K-3 |
| Focus points i | 27 (4 others) |
| Megapixels (main camera) i | 24.3 MP (18 others) |
| Maximum expanded iso i | 51200 ISO (61 others) |
| Has sensor shift stabilization i | ✔ (210 others) |
| Continuous shooting (mechanical) i | 8.3 fps (3 others) |
| Has af tracking i | ✔ (490 others) |
Videography
| Video recording (main camera) i | 1080 x 60 fps (129 others) |
| Has phase detection autofocus for videos i | ✔ (240 others) |
| Has continuous autofocus when recording movies i | ✔ (504 others) |
| Has a microphone input i | ✔ (334 others) |
| Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack i | ✔ |
| Has Timelapse Function i | ✔ (289 others) |
| Number of microphones i | 1 (146 others) |
Battery
| Battery life (cipa) i | 560 shots (2 others) |
| Has a removable battery i | ✔ (571 others) |
| Has a rechargeable battery i | ✔ (585 others) |
| Has a battery level indicator i | ✔ (585 others) |
| Battery Power i | 2000 mAh (5 others) |
Miscellaneous
| Pixel Density i | 481 ppi (3 others) |
| Usb version i | 3 (43 others) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the viewfinder coverage of the Pentax K-3?
At 100%, the Pentax K-3 ranks #1 out of 400 — see ranking camera products — one of the Highest viewfinder coverage in this category.
What is the focus points of the Pentax K-3?
At 27, the Pentax K-3 is 92% below the category average for focus points, ranking #299 out of 482 — see ranking camera products.
How heavy is the Pentax K-3?
At 800 g, the Pentax K-3 is 68% above the category average for weight, ranking #538 out of 588 — see ranking camera products.
How big is the Pentax K-3 battery?
At 2000 mAh, the Pentax K-3 is 27% above the category average for battery capacity, ranking #110 out of 441 — see ranking camera products.
What is the maximum expanded iso of the Pentax K-3?
At 51200 ISO, the Pentax K-3 is 26% below the category average for maximum expanded iso, ranking #130 out of 567 — see ranking camera products.
What is the continuous shooting (mechanical) of the Pentax K-3?
At 8.3 fps, the Pentax K-3 is 17% below the category average for continuous shooting (mechanical), ranking #278 out of 562 — see ranking camera products.
What is the screen resolution of the Pentax K-3?
At 1037k dots, the Pentax K-3 is 13% below the category average for screen resolution, ranking #268 out of 491 — see ranking camera products.
What is the pixel density of the Pentax K-3?
At 481 ppi, the Pentax K-3 is 12% above the category average for pixel density, ranking #50 out of 211 — see ranking camera products.
Does the Pentax K-3 have a 3.5mm headphone jack?
Yes, the Pentax K-3 has a 3.5mm headphone jack. This feature is found in 68% of cameras.
How does it compare?
How does the Pentax K-3's focus points compare to similar camerass?
At 27, the Pentax K-3 trails the Sony Alpha A6300 (425) by 94%.
How does the Pentax K-3's maximum expanded iso compare to similar camerass?
At 51200 ISO, the Pentax K-3 leads the Sony SLT-A77VQ + Sony DT 16-50mm (16000 ISO) by 69%.
How does the Pentax K-3's weight compare to similar camerass?
At 800 g, the Pentax K-3 trails the Sony Alpha A6300 (404 g) by 50%.
How does the Pentax K-3's battery capacity compare to similar camerass?
At 2000 mAh, the Pentax K-3 leads the Sony A7 II (1020 mAh) by 49%.
How does the Pentax K-3's continuous shooting (mechanical) compare to similar camerass?
At 8.3 fps, the Pentax K-3 leads the Sony A7 II (5 fps) by 40%.
How does the Pentax K-3's battery life (cipa) compare to similar camerass?
At 560 shots, the Pentax K-3 leads the Sony Alpha 7 (340 shots) by 39%.
How does the Pentax K-3's screen resolution compare to similar camerass?
At 1037k dots, the Pentax K-3 trails the Sony A7 II (1230k dots) by 16%.
How does the Pentax K-3's pixel density compare to similar camerass?
At 481 ppi, the Pentax K-3 trails the Sony A7 II (544 ppi) by 12%.
How does the Pentax K-3's screen size compare to similar camerass?
At 3.2", the Pentax K-3 leads the Sony SLT-A77VQ + Sony DT 16-50mm (3") by 6%.