Pentax

Pentax KF

The Pentax KF is a weather-sealed APS-C DSLR that stands out in a crowded entry-level market with two features rarely seen at its price: a fully articulating touchscreen and 100-point weather sealing. Its 24.2MP sensor and in-body Shake Reduction (SR II) deliver sharp, stable results, and the traditional optical pentamirror viewfinder offers a bright, natural shooting experience that electronic viewfinders cannot replicate. The KF is fully compatible with the extensive Pentax K-mount lens ecosystem — including decades of lenses from the film era. In a market where DSLRs are increasingly rare at this price, the KF offers genuine weather sealing, IBIS, and an articulating screen in one accessible package — making it a compelling choice for outdoor and landscape photographers who prefer the DSLR shooting experience.

GearFrame's Take

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.

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What fits the Pentax KF

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Battery D-LI109 410 shots per charge (CIPA) From £16.00 · Ansmann D-LI109 Battery (Pentax D-LI109) Every D-LI109 battery and charger →
Memory card
SD Single slot 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: 49mm1377mm767mm582mm558mm462mm452mm372mm2 Number = lenses with that thread. Your lens's size is on its product page. All filter sizes →
Core
Released
2022
Sensor
24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution
24.2 MP
Mount
Pentax KF-mount
Dimensions
131.0 × 101.0 × 76.0mm
Weight
643g (body only)
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
SAFOX 13 phase-detect AF with 11 points
Stabilisation
In-body Shake Reduction (SR II), up to 5.5 stops
Burst Rate
6fps
Battery Life
~410 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
1080p/60p
Viewfinder
Optical pentamirror, 0.95× magnification, ~100% coverage
Screen
3.0" fully articulating LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch)
Memory Cards
Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity
USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
APS-C
Viewfinder Type
Optical (SLR)
Screen Type
Fully articulating
Touchscreen
No
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
410 shots
Dimensions
131 × 101 × 76mm
Weight (Grams)
684g
Autofocus Type
DSLR phase detect
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
6.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
Yes (5.5 stops)
Maximum Native ISO
102400
Max Video Resolution
1080p–2.7K
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
Yes
Headphone Jack
No

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Who should buy this
  • 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
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
6.1/10
Street
5.5/10
Travel
5.3/10
Wedding & Events
5.0/10
Vlogging & Video
4.4/10
Documentary
5.0/10
Sports & Action
5.3/10
Landscape
6.1/10
Wildlife
6.0/10
Casual
4.3/10
Food
5.9/10
Macro
5.4/10
Architecture
6.0/10
Astrophotography
4.8/10
Fun & simple
3.9/10
✅ Great For
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Portrait 6.1 Strong on viewfinder, lens reach / ecosystem and stabilisation. 24MP and the Pentax K-mount lens ecosystem deliver excellent portrait results.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Fun & simple 3.9 Held back by character and price.
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Casual 4.3 Held back by ease of use and generation.
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Vlogging & Video 4.4 Held back by video capability and generation. Limited to 1080p/60p — not a serious video option by modern standards.
📝 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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Pentax K Series
Pentax's weather-sealed APS-C DSLRs — built for the outdoors.
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