Pentax K-3 Mark III DSLR
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Product Overview
Pentax K-3 Mark III is a high-end DSLR camera in the Pentax K-mount system. Introduced by Pentax in 2021, it comes with an APS-C sensor with 26 MP (6192 x 4128) resolution.
The camera has an excellent battery life, and you may just get away without a second battery. The 12.0 fps burst rate serves enthusiasts well enough, though some professionals may find it limiting.
The Pentax K-3 Mark III comes with 101 autofocus points. Those who intend to use the K-3 Mark III for video work will be glad to find that the camera comes with 5.5 stops of IBIS.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 69%
Pros
- Exceptional battery life
- 5.5 stops of IBIS
- Good 12.0 fps burst rate
- Weather-sealed
- Viewfinder with great 1.05x magnification
- Supports both WiFi and Bluetooth
Cons
- Quite heavy
What external reviewers found
External score 59%
Pros
- Great image quality with impressive dynamic range
- Excellent build quality
- Excellent image quality
- Good battery life
- Excellent autofocus
- Fantastic RAW noise handling capability
Cons
- No optical viewfinder
- Bulky design
- In-body image stabilization performance is disappointing for photography
- No 4K video
- Can only shoot at up to 60 fps in FHD
- No full-time continuous focus
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Specifications
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External Reviews
dpreview[1]
Reviewer score 68% (normalized by Neofiliac)The K-3 III uses the same D-LI90P battery as the K-1 Mark II. This is rated to deliver 800 shots per charge. The viewfinder has an eye sensor that switching off the screen when you put your eye to the camera. The battery can be charged over the camera's USB-C socket.
Pros
- Touch-sensitive viewfinder
- Fingerprint sensor
- Excellent build quality
Cons
- No optical viewfinder
pcmag[2]
Reviewer score 80% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Pentax K-3 Mark III is a hotly anticipated release. It's an APS-C camera that costs more than some with full-frame sensors. Other cameras, including the Fujifilm X-T4, offer superior autofocus and uncropped 4K.
Pros
- Compact, compact design
- Excellent autofocus
- Built-in LCD
Cons
- No full-time continuous focus
- No 4K video
rtings[3]
Reviewer score 29% (normalized by Neofiliac)The PENTAX K3 Mark III is good for landscape photography. It feels well-built, and its fixed screen is bright enough to overcome glare from the sun. Its advertised battery life is excellent, and it's weather-sealed to protect from rain, cold, and dust. Unfortunately, its autofocus performance is disappointing for photography.
Pros
- Feels well-built
- Excellent image quality
- Fantastic RAW noise handling capability
- Very comfortable to use
- Great image quality with impressive dynamic range
- Good battery life
Cons
- In-body image stabilization performance is disappointing for photography
- Bulky design
- Can only shoot at up to 60 fps in FHD
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