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| Predecessor: |
Pentax K-3
K-3 vs K-3 II |
Panasonic TS6
TS6 vs TS7 |
| Successor: |
Pentax K-3 III
K-3 II vs K-3 III |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | K-3 II | TS7 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | FT7 | |
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $850.00 | $449.99 |
| Street Price: | $829.99 | $447.99 |
| Date Available: | 2015-05-15 | 2018-06-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
27.7 oz
(785 g)
includes batteries |
11.3 oz
(319 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.2 x
4.0 x
3.1 in. (132 x 102 x 77 mm) |
4.6 x
3.0 x
1.5 in. (117 x 76 x 37 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | Yes |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | 102.00 feet (31 meters) |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 24.4 | 20.4 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.91 microns | 1.19 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Optional | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 80 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.6 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.6 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,106 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
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) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3), 3712 x 2784 (10.3 MP, 4:3), 2624 x 1968 (5.2 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2480 (9.2 MP, 3:2), 2624 x 1752 (4.6 MP, 3:2), 5184 x 2920 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 3888 x 3888 (15.1 MP, 1:1), 2784 x 2784 (7.8 MP, 1:1), 1968 x 1968 (3.9 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF v2.3) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 8.1 | 10.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (30p) 1280x720 (120p) |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record | MP4 with stereo sound |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) | n/a |
| Lens: | n/a | LUMIX DC VARIO; 10 elements in 8 groups, 5 aspherical elements / 6 aspherical surfaces |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 128mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.9 - 22.8mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.60x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.3 or 10 (W) / f/5.9 or 18 (T), 2-Step | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Digital Zoom up to 4x; Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) up to 9x; Intelligent Zoom up to 9.1x | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | SAFOX 11 TTL phase-matching - 27 point (25 cross type focus points in the center) | Contrast Detect: Face Detection / Tracking / 49-area / 1-area / Spot |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.95x mag., TBDmm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter | 0.2-inch LVF (Live View Finder): 1,170K-dot eq. LCD, Approx. 100% coverage, Approx. 2.53x / 0.45x (35 mm camera equivalent) magnification. |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 1,170,000 dots (390,000 pixels) |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | 0.45x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.95x | 2.53x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 51200 | 3200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 80 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) | Auto, iISO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400* (*Extended ISO) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | 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) | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/16000 - 4 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | TTL open-aperture: Multi-segment with 86K-pixel RGB sensor, Center-weighted, Spot | Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | 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) | Sports, Snow, Beach&Surf, Underwater, Creative Panorama, Scene Guide (Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water*, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations*, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower*, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Monochrome. *For photos only.); Creative Control Mode (Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome*, Silky Monochrome*, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus*, Fantasy, Star Filter*, One Point Color, Sunshine* (22 filters) *For photos only.) |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | 24.0 megapixels | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | P-TTL; Modes available depends on external flash mounted | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | 0.3 - 5.6m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.1m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record | MP4 with stereo sound |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | Yes | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| External Connections: | USB 3.0 Super Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired or IR | Via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | 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 | Micro (Type D) HDMI, Micro-B USB 2.0 |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.60 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 8.1 | 10.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 60 | 11 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.2 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 22 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.2 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 23 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.14 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.274 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.094 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.090 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.2 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.5 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 300 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 720 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | 60 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI90 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 3.6V, 1250mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Software CD-ROM includes Digital Camera Utility 5 | |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 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. | Waterproof to 102ft, dustproof, shockproof to 6.6ft, freeze proof to 14F and pressure resistant to 220lbf. Available in blue, orange or black. |
