Pentax K-3 vs Pentax K-5
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Pentax K-3 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Introduced April 2014
- Replacement is Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed December 2010
- Older Model is Pentax K-7
- Newer Model is Pentax K-5 IIs
Pentax K-3 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Pentax K-3 and Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are offered by Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and K-5 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe K-3 was launched 3 years later than the K-5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the K-3 grades against the K-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K-3 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-3 and Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-3 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Pentax K-5
K-3 | K-5 | |||
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Revealed | April 2014 | December 2010 | Fresher by 41 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 921k | Sharper screen (+116k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Pentax K-3
K-5 | K-3 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-3 and Pentax K-5
K-3 | K-5 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Pentax K-3 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-3 has outer dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax K-3 and Pentax K-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the K-3 vs the K-5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-3 and K-5 is 59 and 60 respectively.
Pentax K-3 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-3 and K-5.
To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax K-3 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer K-3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax K-3 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Pentax K-3 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-3 | Pentax K-5 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-04-10 | 2010-12-18 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime III | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 27 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 151 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 800 gr (1.76 lb) | 740 gr (1.63 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 80 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.4 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 1216 | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 560 photos | 980 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Cost at launch | $639 | $800 |