Pentax K-3 vs Leica SL (Typ 601) Specifications

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

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35mm 864.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 50 - 50,000

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Detailed specifications
Pentax K-3
Leica SL (Typ 601)

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Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:	Pentax K-3 II K-3 vs K-3 II	Leica SL2 SL (Typ 601) vs SL2
General
Model Number:	K-3	SL (Typ 601)
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$1149.95	$7449.99
Street Price:	$699.00	$3,801.98
Date Available:	2013-11-01	2015-11-20
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	43.7 oz (1,240 g) includes batteries, kit lens	29.9 oz (847 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.2 x 3.9 x 3.1 in. (132 x 100 x 77 mm)	5.8 x 4.1 x 1.5 in. (147 x 104 x 39 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	24.4	24.2
Sensor Format:	APS-C	35mm
Sensor size:	366.6mm² (23.50mm x 15.60mm)	864mm² (36.00mm x 24.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	3.91 microns	6.00 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	1.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Optional	None
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	80	88
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.7	25.0
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.4	13.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,216	1,821
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	6016 x 4000 (24.1 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2)	6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG	JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	7.1	10.6
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)	4096x2160 (24p) 3840x2160 (30p/25p) 1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
Movie File Format:	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record	H.264: MOV with 48KHz 16-bit LPCM stereo audio, or MP4 format with 256Kbps 16-bit AAC stereo audio
Composite Video Out:	No	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)	Leica L bayonet
Lens:	smc Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC DA WR	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 203mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 135mm
Zoom Ratio:	7.50x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/40 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	62.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:		No
Digital Zoom Values:		n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	SAFOX 11 TTL phase-matching - 27 point (25 cross type focus points in the center)	Contrast-detect AF: 49 or 37 zones; Point, Field, Zone (9 Fields); Static, Dynamic (tracking), Auto (face detection); AF-S (focus priority), AF-C (shutter priority), MF, Touch-AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	No
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.95x mag., TBDmm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter	EVF: 0.66-inch, 4.4M-dot SXGA+ LCD, 0.80x magnification (50mm lens at infinity, -1dpt), 100% coverage, 20mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	Yes	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	4,400,000 dots (1,470,000 pixels)
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.63x	0.80x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.95x	0.80x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.2	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	1,036,800 dots (345,600 px)	1,040,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	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):	51200	50000
Minimum ISO (native):	100	50
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps)	Auto, ISO 50 to 50,000
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	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)	Auto, Daylight 5200 K, Cloudy 6000 K, Shade 7000 K, Tungsten 3200 K, HMI 5600 K, Fluorescent warm 4000 K, Fluorescent cool 4500 K, Flash 5400 K, Greycard (custom), Manual color temperature 2000K to 11500K
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/16000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	TTL open-aperture: Multi-segment with 86K-pixel RGB sensor, Center-weighted, Spot	Multi-field, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3.
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes	Yes
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	P-TTL, Red-eye reduction, Slow-speed sync, Rear Curtain Sync. High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync also available with PENTAX dedicated external flash.	TTL Auto, Manual
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/180	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket	Hot Shoe, X-Sync terminal
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure	No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:	UHS-I	UHS-II
Other Memory:		Slot 1: UHS-II, Slot 2: UHS-I
Dual Card Slots:	Yes	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG	.DNG RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record	H.264: MOV with 48KHz 16-bit LPCM stereo audio, or MP4 format with 256Kbps 16-bit AAC stereo audio
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	Yes
Microphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
External Connections:	USB 3.0 Super Speed	USB 3.0 Super Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	No
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired or IR	Wired or via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Micro (Type D) HMDI, USB 3.0 Micro B, DC input, wired remote jack, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack, 3.5mm stereo headphone jack	USB 3.0 Micro Type B port; HDMI Type A port; Multi Connector supports adapter for 3.5mm mic and headphone jacks or a cable release; X-Sync socket; Multifunctional interface in baseplate for optional handgrip

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.79	0.37
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.64
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	Unlimited
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.69	0.37
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	7.1	10.6
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	75	Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	7.1	10.5
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	24	33
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	7.1	10.5
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	25	32
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.14 seconds	0.18 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):	1.01 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.226 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.097 seconds	0.061 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.33 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.096 seconds	0.046 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full AF lag, Wide-area mode, OVF = 0.157s Live View: Center mode AF lag = 1.014s Wide-area mode AF lag = 1.005s Prefocused = 0.226s
Startup Time:	0.9 seconds	1.1 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.6 seconds	0.7 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	2.3 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		400 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	560 shots	400 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI90	Proprietary 8.4V, 1860mAh
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No
Software
Included Software:	Software CD-ROM S-SW140	Remote Control (USB): Leica Image Shuttle SL; Remote Control (Wi-Fi): Leica SL app (Android/iOS)
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Image stabilization system also acts as a selectable AA filter, 8.3 fps full-res burst mode, new 27-point AF system, new 86,000 pixel RGB metering system, Full HD video up to 60i with H.264 encoding, dual SD card slots, freeze-proof, dust-proof, weather-resistant magnesium alloy construction, USB 3.0 port.