Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Black 2020
Pentax
85 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic S9 DC-S9NR9 Dark Olive
Panasonic
41 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
Panasonic S9 DC-S9NR9 Dark Olive
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Photography
Product Photography
Wedding Events
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Video
Travel
Streaming
Youtube
Vlogging
Specifications
| Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III | Panasonic S9 DC-S9NR9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 25.700000762939453 MP★ | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | — |
| Processor | SAFOX 13 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | Autofocus | — |
| Eye AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✗ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓★ | — |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps★ | — |
| 10-bit | ✗ | — |
| Log Profile | ✗ | — |
| RAW Video | ✗ | — |
| Codec | H.264 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | — |
| Articulating | ✗ | — |
| EVF Resolution | 1.6M dots★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.73 kg★ | 1.10 kg |
| Battery Life | 800 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | — |
| 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 user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Panasonic S9 DC-S9NR9 Dark Olive
- Strong af (69th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (68th percentile)
- Below average display (28th percentile)
- Below average burst (32nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Black 2020
No current pricing available
Panasonic S9 DC-S9NR9 Dark Olive
Verdict
Winner: Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III
Scores 85 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 14 of 32 specs.
