Pentax K3 Mark III
The 25.7MP APS-C BSI sensor and SAFOX 13 101-point phase-detection AF deliver sharp detail at up to 12 fps burst shooting, while the 1.05x-magnification pentaprism viewfinder provides a bright, uncompromised optical experience. In-body 5-axis shake reduction and the included weather-sealed 16-85mm lens add stabilization and versatility for adverse conditions. This kit suits outdoor and product photographers who prioritize a tank-like DSLR build and dependable optical autofocus over video or portability.
About This Camera
Providing the essentials needed to begin shooting, the black Pentax K-3 Mark III DSLR Camera with 16-85mm Lens Kit from B&H bundles the versatile DSLR camera body with the HD PENTAX DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR wide-angle to telephoto zoom lens.
- 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS Sensor
- SAFOX 13 101-Point Phase-Detection AF
- 1.05x-Mag. Pentaprism Optical Viewfinder
- 3.2" 1.62m-Dot Touchscreen LCD
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong sensor (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile) 18th
- Below average build (21th percentile) 21th
- Below average video (21th percentile) 21th
- Below average display (26th percentile) 26th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Size | APS-C |
Autofocus
| AF Type | Autofocus |
Build
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Pentax K3 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony Alpha 6700 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | - | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 40.2MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 793 | 1053 | 779 | 273 |
| Burst FPS | - | 20 | 11 | 12 | 30 | 30 |
| Video | - | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 485 | 579 | 413 | 590 | 740 | 620 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentax K3 Mark III | 33.7 | 36.1 | 20.7 | 29.1 | 21.1 | 77 | 44.9 | 26 | 63.5 | 18.3 | 94.6 | 32.4 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.5 | 85.5 | 99.9 | 97.1 | 97 | 84.3 | 83.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 93.5 |
| Sony Alpha 6700 Compare | 97.6 | 87.2 | 91 | 69.7 | 89.6 | 91 | 95.2 | 84.3 | 92.9 | 93.3 | 84.9 | 84.7 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.4 | 88 | 94.5 | 88.5 | 84.1 | 49.4 | 98.6 | 84.3 | 83.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 98 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX Compare | 97.2 | 88.4 | 97.7 | 91 | 93.2 | 49.4 | 90.3 | 84.3 | 83.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 84.7 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 82.8 | 89.5 | 95.3 | 88.6 | 85.1 | 53.8 | 90.7 | 84.3 | 92.9 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 84.7 |
Usage Scores
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