Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Black 2020
Pentax
81 Overall Score
vs
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Silver 2022
OM System
81 Overall Score
Scores
Product Photography
Photography
Wedding Events
Beginner
Streaming
Sports Wildlife
Vlogging
Youtube
Video
Travel
Specifications
| Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III | OM System OM-5 OM-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | Live MOS |
| 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 | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type) |
| Eye AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✗ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps★ | 24 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | — |
| Codec | H.264/MOV | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | 1.6M dots | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.71 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 800 shots★ | 310 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1★ | Micro-USB |
| 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 (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92th percentile)92th %ile
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Silver 2022
- Strong user sentiment (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong connectivity (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong stabilization (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Black 20200.006score per dollar
vs
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Silver 20220.003score per dollar
Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Black 2020 offers 2.0x better value for money
Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Black 2020
OM System OM-5 OM-5 Silver 2022
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched — Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III wins 6 specs while OM System OM-5 OM-5 wins 8.
