- APS-C 361.2mm2
- 25.7 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 1,600,000
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Pentax K-3 II
K-3 II vs K-3 III |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | CL | K-3 III |
Alternate Model Number(s): | Type 7323 | K-3 Mark III |
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
Retail Price: | $2795.00 | $1999.95 |
Street Price: | $3,195.00 | $1,846.95 |
Date Available: | 2017-11-30 | 2021-04-06 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
17.0 oz
(483 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
28.9 oz
(820 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.2 x
3.1 x
1.8 in. (131 x 78 x 45 mm) |
5.3 x
4.1 x
2.9 in. (135 x 104 x 74 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 24.2 | 25.7 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 370.52mm2 (23.60mm x 15.70mm) | 361.15mm2 (23.30mm x 15.50mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.92 microns | 3.76 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | Optional |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
6016 x 4014
(24.1 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 4272 x 2856 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2) |
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, 14-bit .DNG RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | 12.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p)
1920x1080 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (30p) |
3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
Movie File Format: | MP4 with stereo audio | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) |
Composite Video Out: | No | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Leica L bayonet | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3/4) |
Lens: | Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH. lens; 8 elements in 6 groups | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 18mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x | |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8 - f/16 | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | ||
Digital Zoom Values: | ||
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 49-point Contrast Detection AF: Single point, multiple point, spot, face detection, touch AF + release | SAFOX 13 TTL phase-matching - 101 point (25 cross type focus points in the center) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | 2.36M-dot 4:3 EyeRes EVF, 0.74x equivalent magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 1.05x mag., 20.5mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +1.0 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | 2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels) | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.74x | 1.05x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.11x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 1,040,000 dots | 1,620,000 dots (540,000 px) |
Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 50000 | 1600000 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 50000 | Auto, 100-1600000 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, daylight, cloud, halogen lighting, shade, electronic flash, graycard (custom), manual color temperature setting | 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: | 1/25000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Multi-field, center-weighted, spot | TTL open-aperture: Multi-segment with 307K-pixel RGBIr sensor, Center-weighted, Spot, Highlight-weighted |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Sport, portrait, landscape, night portrait, snow/beach, fireworks, candlelight, sunset, digiscoping, miniature, panorama, HDR | 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 | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | 24.0 megapixels |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | No |
Flash Modes: | n/a | P-TTL; Modes available depends on external flash mounted |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | No |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-II | UHS-II |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit .DNG RAW, RAW+JPEG | 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MP4 with stereo audio | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
External Connections: | WiFi | USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi | 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): | 10.0 | 12.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 140 | 30 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.0 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 10.0 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 33 | |
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): | 220 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 220 shots | 800 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary D-LI90 |
Usable Battery Types: | BP-DC12 (7.2V 1200mAh) Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP-DC12 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Leica CL App (remote control and image transfer, free download from Apple App-Store/Google Play Store) | Software CD-ROM includes Digital Camera Utility 5 |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Available in black. |