Pentax K-3 vs Leica X (Typ 113)

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Pentax K-3 vs Leica X (Typ 113)

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.2 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Pentax K-3 II
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Differences

Pentax K-3 advantages over Leica X (Typ 113)

Less expensive
$1150 vs $2295 (MSRP)
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Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

560 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More pixels
24.4 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
7.1 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
75 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 12500 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica X (Typ 113) advantages over Pentax K-3

Bigger pixels
~ 4.79 vs 3.91 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Top-notch image quality; Great ergonomics in a compact body; Unique on-demand low-pass filtering; Broad sensitivity range; Large and bright viewfinder for an APS-C camera; Dual card slots; Optional Wi-Fi remote control
AE Lock button is poorly located; Below-average battery life for a DSLR; Rather dated-looking menu system; Requires a different battery grip accessory than its predecessors; Less third-party support than some rivals
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7100

Pentax K-3

Nikon D7100

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$810
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K-3 vs Nikon D7100

Leica X (Typ 113)

Nikon D7100

$3500
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

$810
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Longer stills battery life

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Compared to Nikon D5300

Pentax K-3

Nikon D5300

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Fast startup

Compare Pentax K-3 vs Nikon D5300

Leica X (Typ 113)

Nikon D5300

$3500
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Fujifilm X100T

Pentax K-3

Fujifilm X100T

$699
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$1299
APS-C

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-3 vs Fujifilm X100T

Leica X (Typ 113)

Fujifilm X100T

$3500
APS-C

Larger lens aperture

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Nikon D7200

Pentax K-3

Nikon D7200

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1043
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax K-3 vs Nikon D7200

Leica X (Typ 113)

Nikon D7200

$3500
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

$1043
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Built-in Wi-Fi

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Compared to Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Pentax K-3

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax K-3 vs Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Leica X (Typ 113)

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

$3500
APS-C

HDMI out
Lighter weight

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Longer stills battery life

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