Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Black 2020
Pentax
80 Overall Score
vs
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 2025
OM System
82 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Photography
Product Photography
Beginner
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Vlogging
Video
Youtube
Streaming
Specifications
| Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III | OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 25.700000762939453 MP★ | 20.399999618530273 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 200 |
| Processor | SAFOX 13 | TruePic IX |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 121 |
| Eye AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264/MOV | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | 1.6M dots | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.73 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 800 shots★ | 310 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Black 2020
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong sensor (91th percentile)91th %ile
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 2025
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong evf (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong burst (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Black 2020
No current pricing available
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Silver 2025
Verdict
Winner: OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.
