Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax K10D

Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.

Key differences

Year: Pentax K-3 II: 2015 ; Pentax K10D: 2006
Weight: Pentax K-3 II: 799 g ; Pentax K10D: 710 g
Sensor size: Pentax K-3 II: 23.5 x 15.6 mm ; Pentax K10D: 23.5 x 15.7 mm
Sensor resolution: Pentax K-3 II: 6064 x 4016 ; Pentax K10D: 3873 x 2582
Effective megapixels: Pentax K-3 II: 24.35 ; Pentax K10D: 10.0
Battery: Pentax K-3 II: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI90 ; Pentax K10D: Lithium-Ion rechargeable

Larger prints and more cropping detail: Pentax K-3 II (24.35).

Specification	Pentax K-3 II	Pentax K10D
General
Brand	Pentax	Pentax
Model	K-3 II	K10D
Year	2015	2006
Body
Dimensions	131.3 x 100 x 77.5 mm	141.5 x 101 x 70 mm
Weight	799 g	710 g
Sensor
Sensor type	CMOS	CCD
Sensor size	23.5 x 15.6 mm	23.5 x 15.7 mm
Sensor resolution	6064 x 4016	3873 x 2582
Crop factor	1.53	1.53
Total megapixels	24.71	10.8
Effective megapixels	24.35	10.0
Image
Max. image resolution	6016 x 4000	3872 x 2592
ISO	Auto, 100 - 51200	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Exposure & Shutter
Min. shutter speed	30 sec	Bulb+30 sec
Max. shutter speed	1/8000 sec	1/4000 sec
Metering	Multi, Center-weighted, Spot	Centre weighted, Multi-segment, Spot
Exposure compensation	±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	±3 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Aperture priority	Yes	Yes
Shutter priority	Yes	Yes
White balance presets	9.0	7.0
Video
Max. video mode	1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)	—
Display & Viewfinder
Screen size	3.2"	2.5"
Screen resolution	1,037,000 dots	210,000 dots
Viewfinder	Optical (pentaprism)	Optical (pentaprism)
Storage & Connectivity
Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual card slots)	Secure Digital
USB	USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Power
Battery	Rechargeable Li-Ion battery D-LI90	Lithium-Ion rechargeable
Lens & Focus
Digital zoom	No	No