Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Black 2020
Pentax
85 Overall Score
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Nikon Z fc Z fc Black 2022
Nikon
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Black 2020
92 out of 100 high confidence 36 reviews
The Pentax K-3 Mark III and Sony A7 V receive overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified purchasers. Users praise the K-3 III as a worthy upgrade within the Pentax ecosystem, highlighting its improved autofocus, quieter shutter, and excellent image quality. The Sony A7 V is lauded for its fast shooting, advanced autofocus, and strong video features, with many calling it a powerful full-frame hybrid. A few minor cons include the lack of a built-in flash on the K-3 III and the absence of pre-capture on earlier Sony models, but overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Improved autofocus speed and accuracy
- Quieter shutter
- Customizable controls
- Good value for money
Cons
- No built-in flash (K-3 III)
- No GPS (K-3 III)
- No tilt screen (K-3 III)
- Mode lock easily bumped (K-3 III)
- No pre-capture on earlier Sony models
Image quality 8
Autofocus performance 6
Value for money 5
Build quality 4
Video features 4
Customizability 3
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Scores
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Streaming
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Travel
Wedding Events
Vlogging
Video
Specifications
| Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III | Nikon Z fc Z fc | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 25.700000762939453 MP★ | 20.899999618530273 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | SAFOX 13 | EXPEED 6 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Phase Detection: 209 |
| Eye AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 fps★ | 11 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✗ |
| Codec | H.264 | H.264/MOV/MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | 1.6M dots | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.73 kg | 0.39 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 800 shots★ | 300 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Black 2020
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sensor (94th percentile)94th %ile
Nikon Z fc Z fc Black 2022
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong burst (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong video (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Black 2020
No current pricing available
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Verdict
Winner: Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III
Scores 85 overall, wins 1 of 10 usage categories and 4 of 33 specs.
