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Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Black

★★★★★ 4.5 (4)

A bundled memory card and camera bag complement the APS-C sensor and optical viewfinder, providing a ready-to-shoot DSLR kit from the start. It omits sensor stabilization and weather sealing, focusing the design on straightforward still photography without video-oriented features. Best for product photographers in controlled studio settings who need a simple, no-frills camera and don’t require stabilization or video.

Type DSLR
Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Black camera
27 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong sensor (77th percentile) 77th

Cons

  • Below average video (20th percentile)
  • Below average display (25th percentile)
  • Below average burst (28th percentile)
  • Below average stabilization (32th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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121Q3 '24Q2 '25Q3 '25
Happy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 4 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 32.6
EVF 35.5
Build 36.3
Burst 28.4
Video 20.4
Sensor 76.8
Battery 44.9
Display 25.3
Connectivity 37.3
Social Proof 33.6
Stabilization 32.4

Specifications

Full Specifications

Sensor

Size aps-c

Connectivity

Hot Shoe Yes

vs Competition

Spec Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Fujifilm X-T30 X-T30 III LOUM VE418 Gavonde W05 FJFJOPK
Type DSLR mirrorless mirrorless compact compact compact
Sensor - 32.5MP full-frame 26.1MP aps-c 88MP 64MP 64MP
AF Points - 1053 425 - - -
Burst FPS - 40 20 15 5 -
Video - 6K @120fps 6K @60fps 8K 8K @60fps 5K
IBIS false true false false false false
Weather Sealed false true false false false false
Weight (g) - 609 329 - 848 434
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfEvfBuildBurstVideoSensorBatteryDisplayConnectivitySocial ProofStabilization
Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III 32.635.536.328.420.476.844.925.337.333.632.4
Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare 98.387.394.592.889.358.396.498.993.19299.5
Fujifilm X-T30 X-T30 III Compare 87.473.614.388.191.993.488.182.893.196.732.4
LOUM VE418 Compare 32.635.536.373.985.281.344.954.747.882.932.4
Gavonde W05 Compare 32.635.553.728.491.374.344.954.778.674.532.4
FJFJOPK Compare 32.635.519.828.475.674.344.982.858.473.732.4

Price

Value & Pricing

From CA$83 1 offers across 1 retailers
Amazon.ca 1 offers From CA$83
CA$83

Usage Scores

Overall (27.2)Video (21.6)Travel (18.1)Youtube (18.8)Beginner (25.2)Vlogging (10.4)Streaming (17.6)Photography (34)Wedding Events (24.3)Sports Wildlife (20.8)Product Photography (38)

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