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| Predecessor: |
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Ricoh GR
GR vs GR II
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| Successor: |
Pentax K-3 II
K-3 vs K-3 II
|
Ricoh GR III
GR II vs GR III
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| Model Number: |
K-3 |
GR II |
| Alternate Model Number(s): |
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| Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
| Retail Price: |
$1149.95 |
$699.95 |
| Street Price: |
$699.00 |
$538.08 |
| Date Available: |
2013-11-01 |
2015-07-15 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Weight: |
43.7 oz
(1,240 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
8.7 oz
(248 g)
includes batteries
|
| Size: |
5.2 x
3.9 x
3.1 in.
(132 x
100 x
77 mm)
|
4.6 x
2.5 x
1.4 in.
(117 x
63 x
35 mm)
|
| Waterproof: |
No |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
|
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| Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
|
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| Effective Megapixels: |
24.4 |
16.2 |
| Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
| Sensor size: |
366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
3.91 microns |
4.81 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.5x |
| 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 |
80 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.7 |
23.6 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
13.4 |
13.7 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,216 |
1,078 |
| 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) |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other),
4352 x 3264
(14.2 MP,
4:3),
3246 x 3264
(10.6 MP,
Other),
3936 x 2608
(10.3 MP,
Other),
3488 x 2608
(9.1 MP,
Other),
2608 x 2608
(6.8 MP,
1:1),
2912 x 1936
(5.6 MP,
3:2),
2592 x 1936
(5.0 MP,
Other),
1936 x 1936
(3.7 MP,
1:1),
1280 x 864
(1.1 MP,
Other),
1152 x 864
(1.0 MP,
4:3),
864 x 864
(0.7 MP,
1:1),
1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9),
1280 x 720
(0.9 MP,
16:9),
640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
7.1 |
4.0 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
|
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p)
640x480 (30p/25p/24p)
|
| Movie File Format: |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record |
MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
| Composite Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
|
| HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
| HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
|
|
| Lens Mount: |
Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) |
n/a |
| Lens: |
smc Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC DA WR |
GR lens, 7 elements in 5 groups with 2 aspheric elements |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
203mm
|
28mm |
| Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
135mm
|
18.3mm |
| Zoom Ratio: |
7.50x |
1.00x |
| Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/40 (tele) |
f/2.8 - f/16, with 9-bladed diaphragm |
| Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
|
30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
|
10 cm to Infinity
3.9 in to Infinity
|
| Filter Thread: |
62.0mm |
43.0mm |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
(Hood & Adapter GH-2 required) |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
| Digital Zoom: |
|
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
|
35mm eq. crop mode |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
SAFOX 11 TTL phase-matching - 27 point (25 cross type focus points in the center) |
Contrast Detection: Multi AF, Spot AF, Pinpoint AF, Subject-tracking AF, MF, Snap, infinity, Face recognition priority (only in Auto mode); Continuous Focus point adjustment: Auto, User-Selectable, Center |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
|
No / LCD
|
| Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.95x mag., TBDmm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter |
Optional hotshoe mounted optical viewfinders |
| Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
No |
| EVF Resolution: |
n/a
|
n/a
|
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.63x |
|
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.95x |
|
| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.2 |
3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
1,036,800 dots
(345,600 px)
|
1,228,800 dots
(307,200 px)
|
| Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
| Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
| Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
|
|
| Maximum ISO (native): |
51200 |
25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
| ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) |
Auto, Auto-Hi, Manual ISO 100 - 25,600 |
| 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, Multi-P Auto, Outdoors, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent 1, Incandescent 2, Daylight FL, Natural White FL, Cool White FL, Warm White FL, CTE, CT, Manual |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 300 sec |
| Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 4.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| Metering Modes: |
TTL open-aperture: Multi-segment with 86K-pixel RGB sensor, Center-weighted, Spot |
Multi (484 segments), 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. |
Effects modes (B&W, B&W (TE), High Contrast B&W, Cross-Process, Positive Film, Bleach-Bypass, Retro, Miniaturize, High-Key, Shift Crop, Clarity, Brilliance, Slight, Portrait, Vibrant and HDR Tone), Multiple Exposure (2-4 shots), Dynamic Range Correction. |
| Self Timer: |
2 or 12 seconds |
2, 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
|
| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
| 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. |
Auto, Flash On, Slow-Sync, Manual, Auto Red-Eye Flash, Flash On Red-Eye, Slow-Sync Red-Eye |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
13.0 m /
42.7 ft.
|
5.4 |
| Flash Range Description: |
Depends on lens |
Auto ISO: 20cm - 3.0m |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/180 |
1/4000 (ext: 1/400) |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-2 to +1 EV
in 0.5EV steps
|
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
| External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket |
Hot Shoe (Compatible with P-TTL Auto Flash) |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
Full TTL exposure |
| Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
| Other Memory: |
|
|
| Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
No |
| RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
12-bit RAW (DNG), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record |
MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
54.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: |
|
Internal |
| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
| NFC: |
No |
Yes |
| Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
| Microphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
| Headphone Jack: |
Yes |
No |
| External Connections: |
USB 3.0 Super Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
No |
| DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type: |
Optional Wired or IR |
Optional CA-2 wired release (via USB), 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 |
Micro HMDI (Type-D) |
|
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| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.79 |
<0.3 |
| 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 |
0.45 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
7.1 |
4.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
75 |
Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
7.1 |
6.1 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
24 |
10 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
7.1 |
6.1 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
25 |
10 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.14 seconds |
0.29 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 |
0.086 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.33 seconds |
0.45 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.096 seconds |
0.026 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 |
1.3 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
0.6 seconds |
0.5 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
2.3 seconds |
1.4 seconds |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
|
320 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
560 shots |
|
| Battery Life, Video: |
|
|
| Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary D-LI90 |
Proprietary DB-65 |
| Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary DB-65 Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
No |
| Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Yes |
| Included Software: |
Software CD-ROM S-SW140 |
Software CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: |
|
|
| 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. |
Updates compared to GR include built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, improved RAW burst buffer depth (10 frames vs 4), 6 new effect modes, max shutter speed now 1/2500s vs 1/2000s at F2.8, CTE white balance setting, C-AF in movie mode, pixel mapping, wireless flash support, etc. |
