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Testseek.com have collected 77 expert reviews of the Pentax K-3 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Pentax K-3.
Award: Editor’s Choice December 2013
December 2013
 
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77 Reviews
Users
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163 Reviews
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The editors liked

  • Great image quality
  • Solid build
  • Customisable interface
  • Excellent control over imagenoise
  • Superb retention of details
  • Good dynamicrange
  • Excellent metering
  • Natural image colors
  • Highly responsive
  • Classleading focus sensitivity
  • Good focusing accuracy
  • Effective stabilization for all lenses
  • Unique AntiAlia
  • Excellent high ISO image quality. Shoots at 8.1fps. Fast
  • 27-point autofocus system. In-camera shake reduction. Selectable simulated low-pass filter. Weather-sealed design. Pentaprism viewfinder. Sharp rear display. Top-notch control layout. Dual SD card
  • Good still and video image quality
  • High continuous shooting rate
  • Good capacity buffer
  • Weather sealed
  • Attractive price point versus feature set
  • Exceptional detail at low ISOs
  • Highresolution 24megapixel sensor
  • Accurate metering and white balance
  • Fantastic auto white balance performance in artificial light
  • Innovative and effective AA filter simulator
  • Incamera moire removal
  • Incamera HDR with R
  • Very high image quality
  • Especially in Raw
  • Excellent ergonomics and handling
  • Extensive feature set
  • Inbody stabilization works with all lenses
  • Extremely solid build quality
  • Large
  • Bright optical viewfinder
  • Good level of customization
  • Wellchosen dire
  • In-body stabilization works with all lenses
  • Well-chosen di

The editors didn't like

  • Sluggish AF performance
  • Lacking Wifi functionality
  • Some performance quirks
  • Below average shottoshot speeds
  • Highly variable autofocus speed
  • Tracking AF lags
  • Pitch not shown in OVF
  • Weak LiveView
  • LCD too left
  • Status screen does not turn off automatically
  • Short batterylife
  • Usability setbacks compared to K5 family
  • Camera str
  • Limited autofocus during video recording. A little slow to start. Lacks built-in GPS or Wi-Fi
  • Lack of continuous autofocus during video capture
  • AA filter simulator may not completely eliminate moire in extreme cases
  • Flash sync speed lags behind most competitors
  • Certain menu screens have become overlycomplex
  • Camera locks up for a prolonged period while writing RAW files
  • Phase detect autofocus area unchanged
  • Viewfinder AF tracking speed not significantly improved over the K5 IIs
  • Poor video autofocus
  • Video rec
  • Disappointing JPEG color response
  • Rather clumsy JPEG sharpening (slightly improved by changing to 'Fine' sharpening)
  • Many lenses don't appear to live up to camera's full autofocus potential
  • Video quality not up to standards implied by inclusion of mic

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  Published: 2015-12-17, review by: beststuff.com

  • Abstract:  The Pentax K-3 digital SLR has been selected as the “BEST DSLR – EXPERT” by the prestigious Technical Image Press Association (TIPA).The selection was made due to the camera's exceptional image quality, excellent reliability rating and outstanding operabi...

 
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  Published: 2014-11-27, review by: dpreview.com

  • Abstract:  In the past, we’ve included both mirrorless and DSLR cameras in our enthusiast interchangeable lens camera roundup...

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  Published: 2014-11-27, review by: dpreview.com

  • Abstract:  In the past, we’ve included both mirrorless and DSLR cameras in our enthusiast interchangeable lens camera roundup...

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  Published: 2014-04-28, Author: Mike , review by: imaging-resource.com

  • Abstract:  Updates: 11/06/2013: Image Quality Comparison Analysis 12/26/2013: Shooter's Report Blog Part I: Initial thoughts 02/06/2014: Shooter's Report Blog Part 2: Time for some more exciting glass! 04/28/2014: Shooter's Report Blog Part 3: Off to the races!...

 
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  Published: 2014-04-28, Author: Mike , review by: imaging-resource.com

  • Abstract:  Updates: 11/06/2013: Image Quality Comparison Analysis 12/26/2013: Shooter's Report Blog Part I: Initial thoughts 02/06/2014: Shooter's Report Blog Part 2: Time for some more exciting glass! 04/28/2014: Shooter's Report Blog Part 3: Off to the races!...

 
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  Published: 2014-04-28, Author: Mike , review by: imaging-resource.com

  • Abstract:  And speaking of movie capture -- long an area in which Pentax has lagged its rivals -- this, too, has received a total overhaul. The Pentax K-3 now uses more efficient H.264 video compression, allows single autofocus during movie capture, and provides a m...

 
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  Published: 2014-04-28, Author: Mike , review by: imaging-resource.com

  • Abstract:  And speaking of movie capture -- long an area in which Pentax has lagged its rivals -- this, too, has received a total overhaul. The Pentax K-3 now uses more efficient H.264 video compression, allows single autofocus during movie capture, and provides a m...

 
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  Published: 2014-04-28, Author: Mike , review by: imaging-resource.com

  • Abstract:  And speaking of movie capture -- long an area in which Pentax has lagged its rivals -- this, too, has received a total overhaul. The Pentax K-3 now uses more efficient H.264 video compression, allows single autofocus during movie capture, and provides a m...

 
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  Published: 2014-04-10, Author: Richard , review by: dpreview.com

  • Very high image quality, especially in Raw, Excellent ergonomics and handling, Extensive feature set, Inbody stabilization works with all lenses, Extremely solid build quality, Large, bright optical viewfinder, Good level of customization, Wellchosen dire
  • Disappointing JPEG color response, Rather clumsy JPEG sharpening (slightly improved by changing to 'Fine' sharpening), Many lenses don't appear to live up to camera's full autofocus potential, Video quality not up to standards implied by inclusion of mic
  • The K-3 is the latest and best in a well-established line of high-end APS-C DSLRs. The K-3 offers a wealth features for still photographers, including a large, 100% coverage viewfinder, solid build, and plenty of customization. Its video capabilities are ...

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  Published: 2014-04-10, review by: dpreview.com

  • Very high image quality, especially in Raw, Excellent ergonomics and handling, Extensive feature set, In-body stabilization works with all lenses, Extremely solid build quality, Large, bright optical viewfinder, Good level of customization, Well-chosen di
  • Disappointing JPEG color response, Rather clumsy JPEG sharpening (slightly improved by changing to 'Fine' sharpening), Many lenses don't appear to live up to camera's full autofocus potential, Video quality not up to standards implied by inclusion of mic
  • The K-3 is the latest and best in a well-established line of high-end APS-C DSLRs. The K-3 offers a wealth features for still photographers, including a large, 100% coverage viewfinder, solid build, and plenty of customization. Its video capabilities are...

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