Pentax K-3 Mark III vs Pentax WG-8
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Pentax K-3 Mark III: 2021 ; Pentax WG-8: 2024
- Weight: Pentax K-3 Mark III: 820 g ; Pentax WG-8: 242 g
- Sensor size: Pentax K-3 Mark III: 23.3 x 15.5 mm ; Pentax WG-8: 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm)
- Sensor resolution: Pentax K-3 Mark III: 6213 x 4142 ; Pentax WG-8: 5158 x 3878
- Max. video mode: Pentax K-3 Mark III: 4K 30p (3840 x 2160) ; Pentax WG-8: 3840x2160 (30p)
- Battery: Pentax K-3 Mark III: D-LI90 Lithium-ion battery ; Pentax WG-8: DB-110 lithium-ion battery
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The available specifications do not establish a clear advantage for a particular use. Choose based on the features you need below.
| Specification | Pentax K-3 Mark III | Pentax WG-8 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
| Model | K-3 Mark III | WG-8 |
| Year | 2021 | 2024 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 134.5 x 103.5 x 73.5 mm | 118.2 x 65.5 x 33.1 mm |
| Weight | 820 g | 242 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 23.3 x 15.5 mm | 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm) |
| Sensor resolution | 6213 x 4142 | 5158 x 3878 |
| Crop factor | 1.55 | 5.62 |
| Total megapixels | 26.78 | — |
| Megapixels | — | 20.0 |
| Effective megapixels | 25.73 | — |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 6192 x 4128 | 5184 x 3888 |
| ISO | Auto (100-1600000) | Auto, 125-6400 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 4 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | No |
| Shutter priority | Yes | No |
| White balance presets | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| Autofocus type | TTL phase detection (SAFOX 13) | — |
| AF phase-detection points | 101 (25 cross-type) | — |
| Max burst speed | 12 fps | — |
| Stabilization | ||
| In-body stabilization (IBIS) | Yes, 5-axis sensor shift (SR II) | — |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 4K 30p (3840 x 2160) | 3840x2160 (30p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,620,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | — |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | D-LI90 Lithium-ion battery | DB-110 lithium-ion battery |
| CIPA rated shots | 800 shots | — |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | — | f3.5 - f5.5 |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | — | f19.7 - f30.9 |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | — | 28 - 140 mm |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Normal focus range | — | 50 cm |
| Macro focus range | — | 1 cm |