Pentax K-3

570 reviews

Apr, 2025

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durability (79)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 570 reviews of Pentax K-3. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the price and durability. The image quality and usability also get good reviews, whereas some have doubts about the flash.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Pentax K-3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Pentax K-3

alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 user reviews of Pentax K-3 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the durability and image quality. The usability and portability also get good opinions, but the size and reliability get mixed views.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Pentax K-3

alaTest has collected and analyzed 156 user reviews of Pentax K-3 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Opinions about the portability and image quality are overall positive. The price and usability also get good comments, whereas reviews are divided on the shutter. The flash and battery get negative opinions.

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98% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Pentax K-3

alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 user reviews of Pentax K-3 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca. Comments about the image quality and focus are overall positive. The usability and performance also get good feedback.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2025

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Pentax K-3

The K-3 more than punches its weight versus its Nikon and Canon rivals

Dec, 2013

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Expert review by : Amy Davies (techradar.com)

Pentax K-3 review

Will the weatherproof K-3 be enough to tempt consumers away from Nikon and Canon?

Weatherproof body ; 100% viewfinder ; Universal DNG raw format

Chromatic aberration issues ; LCD screen fixed ; Tends to underexpose

A completely weatherproof body, good image quality and intuitive handling puts the K-3 cat among the pigeons, but there's still work to do if Pentax is to seriously compete with the DSLR options from Canon and Nikon.

Mar, 2014

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Expert review by : Nik Rawlinson (pocket-lint.com)

Pentax K-3 review

It might be playing third-fiddle to Canon and Nikon, but Pentax - now part of Ricoh Imaging - is a venerable name in the field of photography. Its long history means that its DSLRs, like the now-top-spec K-3, can more than hold their own. The company...

Price, rugged build quality, controls and menus are very well thought-out, stills performance is excellent

Grain at middling sensitivities, noise on video soundtrack caused by lens mechanics, smaller lens arsenal than competition

Pentax’s years of experience shine through in the K-3's well thought-out construction, which puts all of your most commonly used controls in convenient, easy to find locations. The innovation and user choice behind features such as advanced anti-moire...

Jan, 2014

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Pentax K-3 pictures and hands-on: Top-spec DSLR sticks with APS-C sensor, loads up on new features - Pocket-lint

Ahead of the unveiling of the Pentax K-3 we had the chance to test out a pre-production model of this top-spec DSLR. And we like what we've seen from the

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Pentax K-3 review

This rugged DSLR has an abundance of pro features but a curious lack of cutting-edge camera whizz-bangery. Can it compete with the might of Nikon and Canon?

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 may not have all the latest bells and whistles, but as a stills shooter it's hard to beat

Mar, 2014

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Expert review by (tipa.com)

Pentax K-3

Developed by Ricoh Imaging as the flagship of the PENTAX K digital SLR camera series, the Pentax K-3 with 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor adds the unique 'anti-aliasing simulator' to its low pass filter-less design. Housed in a weather-sealed magnesium alloy...

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Expert review by (which.co.uk)

Pentax K-3 review

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The Pentax K-3 is the brand's latest enthusiast DSLR, going up against heavyweights such as the Sony Alpha 7R, the Canon EOS 70D and the upcoming Nikon D7200. Its APS-C sensor packs in 24.1 megapixels, and with the 18-55mm kit lens it's a fairly hefty...

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by (photographymonthly.com)

New limited 'Prestige' edition from Pentax, the K-3

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Jul, 2014

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Pentax K-3 Wins Best DSLR Expert

A flagship of the Pentax K digital SLR camera series, the Pentax K-3, launched in November of last year, was received the highest rating in the category and was selected by non-profit organisation TIPA on a three-prong basis- for its exceptional image...

Apr, 2014

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