Pentax K-3 vs Pentax K-3 III

Its time to take a closer look at the Pentax K-3 versus Pentax K-3 III, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are built by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-3 (24MP) and the K-3 III (26MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-3 was brought out 8 years earlier than the K-3 III and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the K-3 matches up against the K-3 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-3 and Pentax K-3 Mark III. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-3 Gallery and Pentax K-3 III Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 comes with exterior measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 III has proportions of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

See the Pentax K-3 versus Pentax K-3 III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the K-3 vs the K-3 III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 and K-3 III is 59 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-3 and K-3 III.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax K-3 III to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older K-3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.