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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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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: 2013-12-12, Author: Brendan , review by: reviewed.com

 
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  Published: 2013-12-07, Author: Mike , review by: trustedreviews.com

  • Although there are some issues with the Pentax K-3's AF performance, on the whole it's an enthusiast DSLR that delivers in terms of build quality, image quality and design interface. This combination means that the K-3 more than punches its weight amongst...

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  Published: 2013-12-05, Author: Richard , review by: amateurphotographer.co.uk

  • Based on image quality alone, the Pentax K-3 is one of the best enthusiast DSLRs we have tested. Images are full of detail and there are more than enough colour settings to satisfy most photographers. The metering is a little on the dark side, although th...

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  Published: 2013-11-22, review by: itreviews.com

  • The Pentax K-3 is the most refined K-mount SLR to date, offering fast autofocus and superb image quality. Its video autofocus implementation isn't the best, but it still manages to snag our Editors' Choice award....

 
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  Published: 2014-01-10, Author: Mike , review by: techsmart.co.za

  • Great weatherproof body, Good layout of buttons, Anti-aliasing filters simulator onboard, 8.3 Fps shooting
  • No Wi-Fi nor GPS, Battery performance so-so, Could have been cheaper

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  Published: 2014-03-07, Author: Marc , review by: stuff.tv/my/

  • Superb weatherproof build, Incredibly detailed pictures, Built-in stabilisation, Dual SD card slots
  • Average video skills, Lacks flip-out screen, No Wi-Fi
  • The Pentax K-3 is a serious camera that takes seriously good stills. It's packed with features to make your life easier, such as dual SD card slots, weatherproofing and in-body stabilisation and handles as well as any camera we've ever used.If you're a vi...

 
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  Published: 2014-01-03, review by: xataka.com

  • Abstract:  La resistente y robusta Pentax K-3 ha pasado por las manos de Xataka Foto, donde ya puedes leer el análisis completo de esta réflex para usuarios avanzados. En nuestra prueba a fondo de la Pentax K-3 ha quedado demostrado que esta réflex presume de pecul...

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  Published: 2013-10-08, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com/es/

  • Abstract:  Para su última cámara dSLR de alta gama, la K3, Pentax mejora por dentro y por fuera lo que había presentado anteriormente en la cámara K-5 II/IIs, integrando un nuevo sensor, nuevo diseño, nuevo sistema de enfoque automático, nuevo sistema de medición y ...

 
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  Published: 2013-12-03, Author: Renaud , review by: Lesnumeriques.com

  • Images très détaillées en bas ISO, Assez bonne gestion du bruit électronique jusqu'à 3200 ISO, Stabilisation mécanique intégrée, Finition tout-temps du boîtier et de l'optique du kit (18-55 mm), Mode vidéo assez complet au niveau du son et de l'exposition
  • Pas de mise au point continue en vidéo et autofocus très lent, Suivi AF moins convaincant que la concurrence, Pas de Focus Peaking pendant l'enregistrement vidéo, Pas de motorisation ultrasonique avec le 18-55 mm livré en kit, Wi-Fi et GPS en option, Pas
  • Avec le K-3, Ricoh Pentax nous propose un solide reflex traditionnel. Il ne succombe pas aux sirènes de la connexion Wi-Fi, du GPS, de l'écran tactile ou orientable ou de la vidéo. Les basiques (viseur optique, construction tropicalisée, rafale à 8 ips, s...

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  Published: 2013-11-26, Author: Adrian , review by: 01net.com

  • Véritable tank capable d'encaisser les pires traitements, le Pentax K-3 de Ricoh est pour nous LA référence des reflex experts pour photographes baroudeurs. Outre l'excellente rafale et les nettes améliorations en mode vidéo, le K-3 propose pour la premiè...

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