Pentax just announced the K-3 high-end APS-C DSLR. Here is a full specs comparison for Pentax K-3 and Pentax K-5 II/IIs. Take a look below:
| Feature | K-3 | K-5 II/K-5 IIs |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | 24.7 MP | 16.0 MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 23.5×15.6mm | 23.7×15.7mm |
| Image Size | 6016 x 4000 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Image Processor | Prime III | Prime II |
| Viewfinder Type | Pentaprism | Pentaprism |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.95x | 0.92x |
| Storage Media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 8.3 FPS | 7 FPS |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 to 30 sec | 1/8000 to 30 sec |
| Native ISO Sensitivity | ISO 100-51,200 | ISO 100-12,800 |
| Boosted ISO Sensitivity | ISO 51,200 | ISO 51,200 |
| Autofocus System | 27 points | 11 points |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Video Output | H.264, MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Video Resolution | 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 480 (25, 30 fps) |
| LCD Size | 3.2″ TFT-LCD | 3″ TFT-LCD |
| LCD Resolution | 1,037,000 dots | 921,000 dots |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fixed |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±5 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| AE Bracketing | ±2 (2, 3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±2 (2, 3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Battery | D-LI90 | D-LI90P |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 560 shots | 980 shots |
| USB Version | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| GPS | Optional(O-GPS1) | Optional(O-GPS1) |
| Dimensions | 131 x 100 x 77 mm | 131 x 97 x 73 mm |
| Weight | 800g | 760g |
| Price | $1,299.00 | $996.95 |
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