Pentax K-3 vs Canon 360 HS

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Pentax K-3 vs Canon 360 HS

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.2 megapixels
25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Pentax K-3 II
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Differences

Pentax K-3 advantages over Canon 360 HS

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.91 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

560 vs 180 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Higher-res screen
346k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.4 vs 20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs None
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon 360 HS advantages over Pentax K-3

Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Thinner
22 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Top-notch image quality; Great ergonomics in a compact body; Unique on-demand low-pass filtering; Broad sensitivity range; Large and bright viewfinder for an APS-C camera; Dual card slots; Optional Wi-Fi remote control
AE Lock button is poorly located; Below-average battery life for a DSLR; Rather dated-looking menu system; Requires a different battery grip accessory than its predecessors; Less third-party support than some rivals
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7100

Pentax K-3

Nikon D7100

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$810
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K-3 vs Nikon D7100

Canon 360 HS

Nikon D7100

$284
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$810
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon 360 HS vs Nikon D7100

Compared to Nikon D5300

Pentax K-3

Nikon D5300

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Fast startup

Compare Pentax K-3 vs Nikon D5300

Canon 360 HS

Nikon D5300

$284
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon 360 HS vs Nikon D5300

Compared to Canon 170 IS

Pentax K-3

Canon 170 IS

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$371
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

Compare Pentax K-3 vs Canon 170 IS

Canon 360 HS

Canon 170 IS

$284
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$371
1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon 360 HS vs Canon 170 IS

Compared to Canon 350 HS

Pentax K-3

Canon 350 HS

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$209
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax K-3 vs Canon 350 HS

Canon 360 HS

Canon 350 HS

$284
1/2.3 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

$209
1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon 360 HS vs Canon 350 HS

Compared to Nikon D7200

Pentax K-3

Nikon D7200

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1097
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax K-3 vs Nikon D7200

Canon 360 HS

Nikon D7200

$284
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1097
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon 360 HS vs Nikon D7200

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