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Predecessor: |
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Pentax K-3
K-3 vs K-3 II
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Successor: |
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Pentax K-3 III
K-3 II vs K-3 III
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Model Number: |
M Edition 60 |
K-3 II |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
M-60 |
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Camera Format: |
Rangefinder |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$18500.00 |
$850.00 |
Street Price: |
$15,999.00 |
$829.99 |
Date Available: |
2014-11-15 |
2015-05-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
36.7 oz
(1,040 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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27.7 oz
(785 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
5.5 x
3.1 x
1.7 in.
(139 x
80 x
42 mm)
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5.2 x
4.0 x
3.1 in.
(132 x
102 x
77 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
24.0 |
24.4 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) |
366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.99 microns |
3.91 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
None |
Optional |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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80 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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23.6 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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13.6 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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1,106 |
Image Resolution: |
5976 x 3992
(23.9 MP,
3:2) |
6016 x 4000
(24.1 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 3072
(14.2 MP,
3:2), 3072 x 2048
(6.3 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
, RAW only (DNG, uncompressed) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.0 |
8.1 |
Can take movies: |
No |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
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1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
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Movie File Format: |
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MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
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HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Leica M bayonet |
Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) |
Lens: |
Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH stainless steel lens |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
35mm |
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Focal Length (actual): |
35mm |
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Zoom Ratio: |
1.00x |
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Aperture Range: |
f/1.4 - 16; with 9-blade rounded iris diaphragm |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
70 cm to Infinity
27.6 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
46.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
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Auto Focus: |
No |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
n/a |
SAFOX 11 TTL phase-matching - 27 point (25 cross type focus points in the center) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
n/a |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / No LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification; Optional EVF available, can be used for Live View and Play functionality |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.95x mag., TBDmm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.68x |
0.63x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.68x |
0.95x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
No |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
0.0 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
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1,036,800 dots
(345,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
51200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
ISO 200 - 6400, manually adjustable in 1/3 ISO increments |
Auto, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
No |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
N/A (RAW capture only) |
Auto, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 8 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Center-weighted with working aperture |
TTL open-aperture: Multi-segment with 86K-pixel RGB sensor, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
No |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
No |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
n/a |
Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3; Pixel Shift Resolution (On/Off) |
Self Timer: |
2 or 12 seconds |
2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
24.0 megapixels |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
Flash Modes: |
n/a |
P-TTL; Modes available depends on external flash mounted |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/180 |
1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-2 to +1 EV
in 0.5EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot shoe |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW only (DNG, uncompressed) |
14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
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MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
Yes |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 3.0 Super Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Threaded cable release |
Optional Wired or IR |
Connections (extended): |
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Micro (Type D) HMDI, USB 3.0 Micro B, DC input, wired remote jack, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack, 3.5mm stereo headphone jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
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<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.60 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
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No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.0 |
8.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
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60 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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8.2 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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22 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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8.2 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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23 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
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0.14 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.274 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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0.094 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
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0.090 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
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1.2 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
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0.5 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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720 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary D-LI90 |
Usable Battery Types: |
7.4v 1800mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
Adobe Lightroom |
Software CD-ROM includes Digital Camera Utility 5 |
OS Compatibility: |
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Notes & Features: |
First digital camera to concentrate exclusively on the bare functions of photography - shutter speed, aperture, focusing and ISO sensitivity and a newly designed Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH stainless steel lens. The camera design excludes the LCD and shoots in RAW. The camera design excludes the LCD and shoots in RAW. Designed in collaboration with Audi Design, there are only 600 sets worldwide. Each set is presented in a specially designed hand-made presentation box. |
Improved sensor-shift shake reduction (up to 4.5 stops), new Pixel Shift Resolution mode (4-shot composite provides full color information at each pixel and reduces noise), built-in GPS with ASTROTRACER and electronic compass. |