Pentax K-3 Alternatives
The K-3 comes in at #23 out of 92 in Advanced DSLR cameras. Here is a brief guide of the K-3.
24MP
APS-C
800 grams
ISO 51,200

Portability
59 Imaging
65 Features
85 Overall
73
59 Imaging
65 Features
85 Overall
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with Top display
does not have low pass filter
focusing manually
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no moving screen
not so great battery (560 CIPA)
Listed below are a handful alternatives to the Pentax K-3 ordered by their total rank. You can browse a detailed review of any camera or a comparison with the Pentax K-3 by visiting the urls at the bottom of each camera card. You can press on the icon to see a visual comparison or follow this link to see them all side by side.
#1 Sony A99 II
42MP
Full frame
849 grams
ISO 25,600

Portability
57 Imaging
76 Features
92 Overall
82
57 Imaging
76 Features
92 Overall
82
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with Top display
does not have low pass filter
excellent resolution (42 megapixels)
not so great battery (490 CIPA)

#2 Nikon D780
25MP
Full frame
840 grams
ISO 51,200

Portability
57 Imaging
76 Features
89 Overall
81
57 Imaging
76 Features
89 Overall
81
comes with Top display
excellent resolution (25 megapixels)
focusing manually
good battery (2,260 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization

#3 Canon 6D MII
26MP
Full frame
765 grams
ISO 40,000

Portability
59 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
59 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
built in image stabilization
comes with Top display
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
focusing manually
missing headphone jack

#4 Nikon D850
46MP
Full frame
1015 grams
ISO 25,600

Portability
54 Imaging
77 Features
87 Overall
81
54 Imaging
77 Features
87 Overall
81
comes with Top display
does not have low pass filter
excellent resolution (46 megapixels)
focusing manually
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (1,015g)

#5 Canon 90D
33MP
APS-C
701 grams
ISO 25,600

Portability
60 Imaging
72 Features
93 Overall
80
60 Imaging
72 Features
93 Overall
80
comes with Top display
excellent resolution (33 megapixels)
focusing manually
good battery (1,300 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization

#6 Pentax K-1 II
36MP
Full frame
1010 grams
ISO 819,200

Portability
55 Imaging
77 Features
82 Overall
79
55 Imaging
77 Features
82 Overall
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with Top display
does not have low pass filter
excellent resolution (36 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (4.4 frames/s)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (1,010g)
not so great battery (670 CIPA)

#7 Canon 5D MIV
30MP
Full frame
890 grams
ISO 25,600

Portability
55 Imaging
75 Features
85 Overall
79
55 Imaging
75 Features
85 Overall
79
comes with Top display
excellent resolution (30 megapixels)
focusing manually
good high ISO (25,600)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no moving screen

#8 Pentax K-3 III
26MP
APS-C
820 grams
ISO 1,600,000

Portability
58 Imaging
71 Features
86 Overall
77
58 Imaging
71 Features
86 Overall
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with Top display
does not have low pass filter
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no moving screen
not so great battery (800 CIPA)

#9 Pentax K-1
36MP
Full frame
1010 grams
ISO 204,800

Portability
55 Imaging
75 Features
82 Overall
77
55 Imaging
75 Features
82 Overall
77
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with Top display
does not have low pass filter
excellent resolution (36 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (4.4 frames/s)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (1,010g)
not so great battery (760 CIPA)
