M11-Dvs Pentax K-3 Mark III
Leica
M11-D (2024)
Starting from £8195 new
Best for Street, documentary & photographic purists
View M11-D
Pentax
Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
Starting from £1699 new
Best for DSLR enthusiasts & outdoor photographers
View Pentax K-3 Mark III
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Photographic Purists — M11-D (2024): A rangefinder with no screen — 60MP, manual focus, total presence. The most focused camera ever made.
Dslr Enthusiasts & Outdoor Photographers — Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021): The finest APS-C DSLR ever made — class-leading weather sealing, optical viewfinder, 5-axis IBIS, and extraordinary build for photographers committed to DSLR.
Who should buy what
M11-D (2024)
- Experienced rangefinder photographers who want to eliminate chimping and be fully present
- M11 users who want to deepen their relationship with the photographic process
- Documentary and street photographers who believe the screen distracts from the moment
- Collectors and Leica enthusiasts who value the philosophy as much as the output
Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
- DSLR photographers who want the finest APS-C optical viewfinder experience
- Outdoor and weather photographers who need robust all-weather sealing
- Pentax lens owners who want to use their existing K-mount glass
- Photographers who prefer optical viewfinders and refuse to switch to mirrorless
Quick take: The m11-d has the highest resolution at 60mp; the pentax k-3 mark iii is the most affordable; only the pentax k-3 mark iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M11-D (2024) | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £8,195 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 25.7MP |
| Video | None — this is a stills-only camera | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | None — manual rangefinder camera | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 12fps |
| Battery Life | ~700 shots (CIPA) | 800 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g body only | 820g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.9 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification |
| Screen | None — no rear LCD by design | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses | Pentax KF-mount |
| Memory Cards | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M11-D | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
More comparisons with M11-D
Camera family history