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| Model Name: | Pentax K-3 III |
| Prices: | Compare Prices |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Pentax K-3 II
K-3 II vs K-3 III |
| Successor: | |
| General | |
| Model Number: | K-3 III |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | K-3 Mark III |
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $1999.95 |
| Street Price: | $1,796.95 |
| Date Available: | 2021-04-06 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: |
28.9 oz
(820 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.3 x
4.1 x
2.9 in. (135 x 104 x 74 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 25.7 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 361.15mm2 (23.30mm x 15.50mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.76 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Optional |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: |
6192 x 4128
(25.6 MP,
3:2), 4752 x 3168 (15.1 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 12.0 |
| Video Capture | |
| Can take movies: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) |
| Composite Video Out: | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3/4) |
| Lens: | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | |
| Focal Length (actual): | |
| Zoom Ratio: | |
| Aperture Range: | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No |
| Normal Focus Range: | |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Filter Thread: | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No |
| Digital Zoom: | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | SAFOX 13 TTL phase-matching - 101 point (25 cross type focus points in the center) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 1.05x mag., 20.5mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +1.0 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 1.05x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | |
| Display | |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,620,000 dots (540,000 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes |
| Exposure | |
| Maximum ISO (native): | 1600000 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-1600000 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings), Copying the white balance setting of a captured image |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | TTL open-aperture: Multi-segment with 307K-pixel RGBIr sensor, Center-weighted, Spot, Highlight-weighted |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene Analyze Auto, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Grainy Monochrome; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Advanced HDR, Exposure bracket value adjustable, Automatic composition correction function; Pixel Shift Resolution (On/Off) |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | |
| High Resolution Composite: | 24.0 megapixels |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | No |
| Flash Modes: | P-TTL; Modes available depends on external flash mounted |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-II |
| Other Memory: | |
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | |
| Connectivity | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes |
| NFC: | No |
| Bluetooth: | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired or IR |
| Connections (extended): | USB 3.2 Gen1 (Type-C), Micro B,Micro (Type D) HMDI, External cable switch terminal (2.5mm), X-sync socket, 3.5mm stereo mic input, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Performance Timing | |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 12.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 30 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | |
| Startup Time: | |
| Play -> Record Time: | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | |
| Power | |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 800 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI90 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | Software CD-ROM includes Digital Camera Utility 5 |
| OS Compatibility: | |
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