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Pentax K Series
Pentax's weather-sealed APS-C DSLRs — built for the outdoors.
The Pentax K series is the definitive line of weather-sealed APS-C DSLRs — built for photographers who shoot in demanding conditions. The K-3 Mark III is Pentax's enthusiast flagship, combining 25.7MP resolution with in-body shake reduction and dual SD slots in a rigidly weather-sealed body. The KF brings a fully articulating screen and solid weather sealing to a more accessible price point, making it ideal for outdoor and landscape photographers on a budget.
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Generation 1
Pentax KF
24MP
1080p/60p
SAFOX 13 phase-detect AF with 11 points
In-body Shake Reduction (SR II), up to 5.5 stops
6fps
~410 shots (CIPA)
Weather sealed
643g (body only)
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Current generation
Pentax Pentax K-3 Mark III
26MP
4K/30p, 1080p/60p
SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type)
5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III)
12fps
800 shots (CIPA)
Weather sealed
820g body only
What's new in this generation
- IBIS added
- Burst rate: 12fps
- Video: 4K/30p, 1080p/60p
- Price: +£999 vs previous
All generations at a glance
| Spec | KF (2022) | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £700 | £1699 |
| Resolution | 24MP | 26MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Stabilisation | In-body Shake Reduction (SR II), up to 5.5 stops | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 12fps |
| Battery | ~410 shots (CIPA) | 800 shots (CIPA) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 643g (body only) | 820g body only |