Pentax K-3 Mark III

25.70 Mpx, APS-C / DX
Currently out of stock

Product details

The Pentax K-3 Mark III can be connected to devices such as smartphones or tablets via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. By installing the free "Image Sync" app on a mobile device, the user can display Live View images
on their screen, as well as change camera settings and take pictures. Captured images can be transferred to a mobile device and shared directly from there to social networks.

Key specifications

Continuous shooting mode
12 FPS
Camera type
Single-lens reflex camera
Camera equipment
Body
Wireless transmission
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Image sensor format
APS-C / DX
Autofocus type
Phase-based
Item number
15621029

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
01072
Release date
7.4.2021

Colour

Colour group
Silver
Exact colour description
Black

Camera properties

Country code
CH
EU
Camera type
Single-lens reflex camera
Camera equipment
Body
Image stabilisation method
Optical
Wireless transmission
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Flash equipment
Flash integrated
White balance
Automatic
Manual
Exposure type
Auto
Manual
Exposure compensation
± 5EV in 1/2 steps
± 5EV in 1/3 steps
Bayonet lens mount
Pentax K
Closure type
Electric
Self-timer delay
12 s
2 s
Flash modes
Auto
Flash on
Slow synchronisation

Sensor properties

Image sensor resolution
25.70 Mpx
Image resolution
6192 x 4128 Pixels
Image sensor type
CMOS
Image sensor format
APS-C / DX
Supported page ratios
3:2
Min. ISO sensitivity
100
Max. ISO Sensitivity
1600000

Display properties

Display size (inches)
3.20"
Screen technology
LCD
Resolution
1620000 Pixels
Display functions
Touch screen

Viewfinder

Viewfinder type
Optical
Coverage
100 %

Focusing

Focus type
Autofocus
Autofocus type
Phase-based
Autofocus areas
101 x

Performance

Shutter speed
1 - 1/8000 s
Min. shutter speed
30 s
Max. Shutter speed
1/8000 s
Continuous shooting mode
12 FPS

Video

Max. Video resolution
3840 x 2160 Pixels
Max. video resolution standard
4K
Max. refresh rate
60p
Max. frame rate
Full HD (30fps)

Data storage properties

Memory card type
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Number of storage compartments
2

Media formats

Image file formats
JPEG
RAW
Video file formats
mov
MPEG-4

Durability

Durability
Splashproof
Waterproof
Splash-proof

Connections

Connections
3.5mm jack
USB 2.0
USB-C

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery type
Li-ion

Battery properties

Power capacity
13.39 Wh

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Body only

Product dimensions

Width
134.50 mm
Length
73.50 mm
Height
103.50 mm
Weight
735 g

Package dimensions

Length
21 cm
Width
16.10 cm
Height
12.60 cm
Weight
1.69 kg

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • Pentax
  • 1.Nikon
  • 2.Sony
  • 3.Canon
  • 4.Fujifilm

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • Pentax
  • 1.Easypix
  • 2.AGFAPHOTO
  • 2.Goxtreme
  • 4.Kodak

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • Pentax
  • 1.OM System
  • 2.Kodak
  • 3.Goxtreme
  • 4.Canon
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good88/100
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Color Foto Logo
Color Foto10 APS-C-Kameras im RAW-TestReleaseSeptember 2023

With Pentax, RAW mode improves the image balance. The photos look more natural at all ISO levels. The fine detail tends to increase in fields with little contrast. Noise is not a big problem when untreated, but it may be annoying in some subjects. Too much denoising (LR3) costs too many details.

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CT MagazinSingle testReleaseOctober 2021

Apart from the higher endurance per battery charge due to the analogue viewfinder, there are hardly any arguments left for an SLR system. However, the Pentax K-3 Mark III is technically up to date. It offers a sensor of the current generation, sensor-based image stabilisation and a fast autofocus...