• 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 47.3 megapixels
  • ISO 50 - 50,000
  • APS-C 361.2mm2
  • 25.7 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1,600,000

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Differences

Leica SL2 advantages over Pentax K-3 III

  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Thinner
    42 mm vs 73 mm
    Thinner
  • More pixels
    47.3 vs 25.7 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    20.0 fps vs 12.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    100 vs 30 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/40000 vs 1/8000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Pentax K-3 III advantages over Leica SL2

  • Less expensive
    $2344 vs $2945*
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 800 vs 370 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More viewfinder magnification
    1.05x vs 0.78x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Optional anti-aliasing filter
    Optional vs None
    Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
  • Higher extended ISO
    1600000 vs 50000 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Top deck display
    Both provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Both provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Both provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax KP

Leica SL2
Pentax KP
  • $5245
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica SL2 vs Pentax KP

Pentax K-3 III
Pentax KP
  • $1847
  • APS-C
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Pentax KP

Compared to Nikon Z7

Leica SL2
Nikon Z7
  • $5245
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • High resolution composite
  • $2147
  • 35mm
  • Tiltable Screen
  • On-sensor phase detect

Compare Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z7

Pentax K-3 III
Nikon Z7
  • $1847
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • High resolution composite
  • $2147
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Nikon Z7

Compared to Canon 90D

Leica SL2
Canon 90D
  • $5245
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Leica SL2 vs Canon 90D

Pentax K-3 III
Canon 90D
  • $1847
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Canon 90D

Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Leica SL2
Nikon Z7 II
  • $5245
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • High resolution composite
  • $2330
  • 35mm
  • Tiltable Screen
  • On-sensor phase detect

Compare Leica SL2 vs Nikon Z7 II

Pentax K-3 III
Nikon Z7 II
  • $1847
  • APS-C
  • High resolution composite
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $2330
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Nikon Z7 II

Compared to Sony A1

Leica SL2
Sony A1
  • $5245
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • High resolution composite
  • $5498
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica SL2 vs Sony A1

Pentax K-3 III
Sony A1
  • $1847
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $5498
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Sony A1

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