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Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax KP

The Pentax K-3 II and the Pentax KP side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

Pick the Pentax KP if you want a newer model (2017 against 2015), which usually means better autofocus and video. On these specs the Pentax K-3 II has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.

Still torn? Ask the guide about the Pentax K-3 II and the Pentax KP

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
Spec	Pentax K-3 II	Pentax KP
Maker	Pentax	Pentax
Mount	Pentax K	Pentax K
Sensor	APS-C, 23.5 x 15.6 mm	APS-C, 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Crop factor	1.5×	1.5×
Resolution	24.4 MP	24.3 MP
Stabilisation	in the body	in the body
Announced	2015	2017
Type	DSLR	DSLR
Weight	not listed	703 g
Lenses in this guide	68 for its sensor	68 for its sensor

Sensor size

Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: Pentax K-3 II 1.5×, Pentax KP 1.5×.

What a 50mm frames like

Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 75mm on full frame.

Horizontal angle of view on each.

Lenses

Both take Pentax K lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 68 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.

The Pentax K-3 II: 68 Pentax K lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Pentax KP: 68 Pentax K lenses in this guide cover its sensor.