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Pentax K-3 Mark III vs WG-1000

Quick take: The Pentax K-3 Mark III has the highest resolution at 26MP; the WG-1000 is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

Pentax K-3 Mark III — Dslr Enthusiasts & Outdoor Photographers: 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
Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
is the right camera for you if…
  • 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification Pentax K-3 Mark IIIPentax · 2021WG-1000Pentax · 2023
Price £1,699£249Best
Sensor 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless)16.35MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS
Resolution 25.7MPBest16.4MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/60p1080p/30p
Autofocus SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type)Contrast-detect AF
Stabilisation 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III)No stabilisation
Burst Rate 12fpsBest1fps
Battery Life 800 shots (CIPA)Best300 shots (CIPA)
Weight 820g (body only)220g (with battery and card)Best
Dimensions 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm—
Weather Sealed YesYes
Viewfinder Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnificationNone (screen only)
Screen 3.2" fixed touchscreenFixed screen, no touch
Mount Pentax KF-mountFixed 4x zoom lens (27-108mm equivalent)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-IISingle SD
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, BluetoothUSB

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Pentax K-3 Mark III
WG-1000
Portrait
6.6/10
3.0/10
Street
5.2/10
5.4/10
Travel
5.5/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
7.0/10
2.4/10
Filmmaking
5.4/10
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Documentary
6.4/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
6.8/10
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Landscape
6.2/10
3.8/10
Wildlife
6.8/10
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Casual
4.3/10
5.5/10
Food
5.4/10
3.4/10
Macro
4.9/10
2.9/10
Architecture
6.0/10
3.0/10
Astrophotography
6.5/10
2.3/10
Underwater
—
5.3/10
Fun & simple
—
5.8/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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