Pentax K-3 Verses Pentax K-5 IIs DSLR Comparison

The Pentax K-3 Digital SLR is a significant upgrade to the K-5 II / IIs, and sits at the top of the range, above the K-5 II and IIs, so in order to provide a guide to what the Pentax K-3 offers, we are comparing it to the Pentax K-5 IIs.

To find out more about the Pentax K-3, read our hands-on preview, or watch our Pentax K-3 Feature overview video.

Key Features Comparison:

Pentax K-5 IIs	Pentax K-3
16.28MP APS-C sensor	24 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor (Sony)
No anti-aliasing filter	No Anti-Aliasing Filter
PRIME II image processor	PRIME III image processor (14bit AD/RAW) with AA simulator (moving sensor) / in camera correction with software as well
3inch 921k dots, gapless screen	3.2inch 1037k dots, gapless screen
100% field of view, glass pentaprism	100% viewfinder, glass pentaprism
0.92X magnification	0.95X magnification
11 point AF, 9 cross type, -3EV	27 point AF, 25 cross type, -3EV to +18EV
77 segment metering system	86k RGB exposure meter
7fps maximum frame rate	8.3fps continuous shooting
100,000 shot shutter release rating	200,000 shot shutter release rating
Dual axis electronic level	Dual axis electronic level
4step Shake Reduction (SR)	4step Shake Reduction (SR)
AWB	New Multi-area AWB (from Ricoh)
SD card slot	Dual SD card slot
ISO100 to 12800, expandable to ISO80, 51200	ISO100 - ISO51200
Full HD Movie Mode	Improved Full HD Video, 60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p
Mic socket	Mic socket / Headphone socket, Adjustable mic level (20 steps)
USB2.0	USB3.0
Eye-Fi compatible	Eye-Fi / FLU Card compatible
740 shot battery life	560 shot battery life
131mm x 97mm x 72.5mm	131.5mm x 100mm x 77.5mm
680g	800g
K5 II s Body only RRP - £949.99, now £799	K-3 Body only £1099

Pentax K-5 IIs VS Pentax K-3 - the back of the K-3 (on the right) will say RICOH on the final production version, however, the model shown here is a pre-production version.



The Pentax K-3 has a new switch next to the mode dial, to let you switch the lock on and off depending on what you prefer.



On the side is a new headphone socket, as well as a new AF-mode button so you can switch between the different focusing modes available. On the other side is the new dual-SD card slot, which will accommodate the new FLU card, as well as regular SD cards. 



To find out more about the Pentax K-3, read our Pentax K-3 Hands-On Preview, or watch our Pentax K-3 Feature overview video.