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KF vs KP
Quick take: The KP has the highest resolution at 24MP; the KP is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 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?
KF — Landscape & Outdoor: The Pentax KF is a rare thing — a weather-sealed DSLR with in-body stabilisation and an articulating screen at an accessible price. Video is modest at 1080p/60p, but for outdoor and landscape photographers who prefer optical viewfinders and want real weather sealing, the KF delivers in a format that is increasingly hard to find.
Who should buy what
KF (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Outdoor and landscape photographers who want weather sealing at an accessible price
- DSLR users who want IBIS and an articulating screen without switching systems
- Pentax K-mount lens collectors who want a modern body for their glass
- Photographers who prefer the natural feel of an optical viewfinder
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | KFPentax · 2022 | KPPentax · 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £253 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.32MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | 1080p/60p | Full HD 1080/60i, 30p |
| Autofocus | SAFOX 13 phase-detect AF with 11 points | SAFOX 11 phase-detect AF, 27 points (25 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | In-body Shake Reduction (SR II), up to 5.5 stops | 5-axis sensor-shift Shake Reduction II, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 7fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~410 shots (CIPA)Best | ~390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 643g (body only)Best | 703g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 131.0 × 101.0 × 76.0mm | 131.5 × 101 × 76mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 0.95× magnification, ~100% coverage | Pentaprism, ~100%, 0.95x |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Pentax KF-mount | Pentax KAF2 (K-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, 3.5mm mic / cable switch, Wi-Fi |
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
KF
KP
Portrait
6.1/10
6.0/10
Street
5.5/10
5.3/10
Travel
5.3/10
5.2/10
Wedding & Events
5.0/10
5.0/10
Vlogging & Video
4.4/10
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Documentary
5.0/10
5.0/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
5.5/10
Landscape
6.1/10
5.9/10
Wildlife
6.0/10
6.1/10
Casual
4.3/10
3.4/10
Food
5.9/10
5.5/10
Macro
5.4/10
5.1/10
Architecture
6.0/10
5.8/10
Astrophotography
4.8/10
4.7/10
Fun & simple
3.9/10
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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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