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Reviews of Pentax K-3

Testseek.co.uk have collected 78 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
 
(87%)
78 Reviews
Users
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163 Reviews
87 0 100 78

The editors liked

  • The stills really deliver
  • The weathersealing is seriously handy and it's easy to set the K3 up the way you want it to shoot.
  • Solid feel
  • Pro grade body
  • Switch on or off anti aliasing filter
  • In-body image stabilisation
  • Weatherproof body
  • 100% viewfinder
  • Universal DNG raw format
  • Price
  • Rugged build quality
  • Controls and menus are very well thought-out
  • Stills performance is excellent
  • Very sharp
  • Detailed images at low ISO settings
  • Noise handled effectively up to 3200 ISO
  • Mechanical stabilisation builtin
  • Allweather finish for the camera body and the kit lens (1855 mm)
  • Video mode has good audio and exposure options
  • 8 fps burst mode
  • Superb weatherproof build
  • Incredibly detailed pictures
  • Built-in stabilisation
  • Dual SD card slots
  • Excellent 24MP image quality
  • Extremely responsive
  • Fast burst
  • Anti-aliasing simulator
  • Rugged and weather sealed

The editors didn't like

  • Video capture is quite poor
  • There's no touchor variangle screen and it could be a little more userfriendly
  • Like the Nikon D610
  • There’s no Wi-Fi connectivity built into the actual camera body
  • Squarish
  • Blocky body design won’t be to all tastes
  • Chromatic aberration issues
  • LCD screen fixed
  • Tends to underexpose
  • Grain at middling sensitivities
  • Noise on video soundtrack caused by lens mechanics
  • Smaller lens arsenal than competition
  • No continuous AF in video mode
  • Slow AF in video mode
  • AF isn't as impressive as direct rivals
  • No focus peaking while shooting video
  • No ultrasonic motorisation for 1855 mm kit lens
  • WiFi and GPS only available through optional accessories
  • No swivel/til
  • Average video skills
  • Lacks flip-out screen
  • No Wi-Fi
  • Bulky
  • Expensive – but to be expected
  • Built-in mono mic
  • No built-in Wi-Fi/NFC connectivity

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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: 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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