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Pentax K-3 III vs Pentax K10D

Portability
58
Imaging
72
Features
86
Overall
77
Pentax K-3 Mark III front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Pentax K-3 III vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Pentax K-3 III
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 820g - 135 x 104 x 74mm
  • Released March 2021
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed December 2006
  • Replacement is Pentax K20D
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Pentax K-3 III vs Pentax K10D Overview

Here, we are comparing the Pentax K-3 III vs Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are produced by Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-3 III (26MP) and K10D (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-3 III was unveiled 14 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K-3 III matches up vs the K10D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 III over the Pentax K10D

 K-3 III K10D 
RevealedMarch 2021December 2006More recent by 174 months
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1620k210kCrisper display (+1410k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Pentax K-3 III

 K10D K-3 III 

Common features in the Pentax K-3 III and Pentax K10D

 K-3 III K10D 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Pentax K-3 III vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-3 III comes with outside measurements of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") along with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the K-3 III against the K10D.

Pentax K-3 III vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-3 III and K10D is 58 and 59 respectively.

Pentax K-3 III vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-3 III vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-3 III and K10D.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax K-3 III to produce more detail having an extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern K-3 III will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax K-3 III vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Pentax K-3 III vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-3 III vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-3 III as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
53
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-3 III Street photography info
Pentax K10D Street photography info
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (1,600,000)
no articulating screen
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-3 III Sports photography factors
Pentax K10D Sports photography factors
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent MP (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery (800 per charge)
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-3 III Travel photography information
Pentax K10D Travel photography information
64
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
excellent MP (26MP)
low battery (800 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
49
environment sealing
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-3 III as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (1,600,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
low battery (800 CIPA)
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-3 III Vlogging advice
Pentax K10D Vlogging advice
35
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
9
lack of video recording
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Pentax K-3 III vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-3 III and Pentax K10D
 Pentax K-3 Mark IIIPentax K10D
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-3 Mark III Pentax K10D
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2021-03-31 2006-12-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6192 x 4128 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600000 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 101 11
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 156 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, Auto + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow- speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 820 grams (1.81 pounds) 793 grams (1.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 104 x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 522
Other
Battery life 800 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported in slot 1) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Two One
Price at release $1,999 $700