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Pentax K-3 II

A 2015 APS-C flagship: 24 MP, 8.3 fps, 4.5-stop sensor-shift stabilisation, Pixel Shift, built-in GPS with Astrotracer, dual SD slots and a weather-sealed body; no built-in flash.

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Value & Depreciation
£770
Launch price
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£354
Today
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54%
Value drop
Over ~11 years, this camera has cost roughly £38/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.

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Battery D-LI90 Same family: D-LI90P 720 shots per charge (CIPA) From £29.99 · Hähnel HL-PL90 Battery (Pentax D-LI90) Every D-LI90 battery and charger →
Memory card
SD Slot 1 + 2 of 2 Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) SD cards and speeds →
Filter size Depends on the lens. The commonest threads on Pentax K lenses: 49mm1277mm667mm458mm362mm382mm352mm272mm2 Number = lenses with that thread. Your lens's size is on its product page. All filter sizes →
Core
Released
2015
Sensor
24.35MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution
24.4 MP
Mount
Pentax KAF2 (K-mount)
Dimensions
131.5 × 102.5 × 77.5mm
Weight
785g (with battery)
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
SAFOX 11 phase-detect AF, 27 points (25 cross-type)
Stabilisation
Sensor-shift Shake Reduction, 4.5 stops
Burst Rate
8.3fps
Battery Life
~720 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
Full HD 1080/60i, 30p
Viewfinder
Pentaprism, ~100%, 0.95x
Screen
3.2" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots
Memory Cards
Dual SD slots
Connectivity
USB 3.0, micro HDMI, mic + headphone, cable switch, PC sync, GPS
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
APS-C
Viewfinder Type
Optical (SLR)
Screen Type
Fixed
Touchscreen
No
Card Slots
2
Battery Life (CIPA)
720 shots
USB Power
No USB power
Dimensions
132 × 102 × 78mm
Weight (Grams)
785g
Autofocus Type
DSLR phase detect
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
8.3fps
In-Body Stabilisation
Yes (4.5 stops)
Maximum Native ISO
51200
Max Mechanical Shutter
1/8000
Max Video Resolution
1080p–2.7K
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
Yes
Headphone Jack
Yes
HDMI Port Type
Micro

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.0
Street
4.9
Travel
5.0
Wedding & Events
6.3
Documentary
5.4
Sports & Action
6.2
Landscape
5.8
Wildlife
6.3
Casual
3.1
Food
4.5
Macro
4.4
Architecture
5.5
Astrophotography
6.1
✅ Great For
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Wildlife 6.3 Strong on viewfinder, weather sealing and sensor crop.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Casual 3.1 Held back by ease of use and portability.
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Macro 4.4 Held back by in-camera focus stacking and screen flexibility.
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Food 4.5 Held back by screen flexibility and generation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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