Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome vs Pentax K-500

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Pentax K-500
      BrandPentaxPentax
      ModelK-3 Mark III MonochromeK-500
      MSRP$2199 (body only)Body with 18-55mm kit lens: $599.95/£449.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Pentax K-500
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.3 x 15.5 mm23.7 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels26.78 Megapixel16.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels25.73 Megapixel16.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,600,000100 - 51,600
      Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode
      Photo Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Pentax K-500
      ProcessorPRIME VPRIME M
      Max Image Resolution6192 x 41284928 x 3264
      Other Resolutions4224 x 2816, 3456 x 2304, 2688 x 1792
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsBest, better, goodGood, Better, Best
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, CTE, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Manual, Multi Auto WB, Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Pentax K-500
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      AF Detection Range-3 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points10111
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points259
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenNatural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen
      Optics Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Pentax K-500
      Lens MountPentax KAF2Pentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Pentax K-500
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Pentax K-500
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.05x0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.61x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +1-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Pentax K-500
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting12.0 fps6.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 12 fps at 25.7 MP for up to 55 Frames (JPEG) / 32 Frames (Raw)
      Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 7 fps at 25.7 MP for up to 100 Frames (JPEG) / 40 Frames (Raw)
      Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 2.5 fps at 25.7 MP for up to 100 Frames (JPEG) / 100 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Pentax K-500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto + Red-eye Reduction
      Flash On
      Flash On + Red-eye Reduction
      Slow- speed Sync
      Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye
      P-TTL
      Contrast-control-sync
      High-speed sync
      Wireless sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync+Redeye
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Wireless
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemP-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Pentax K-500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +21 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±3 EV (3 shots at 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockButton type (timer type: two times the meter operating time set in Custom Setting); Continuous as long as the shutter button is halfway pressed
      DXO Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Pentax K-500
      DxO Low Light ISO1087
      DxO Color Depth23.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.1
      DxO Overall Score79
      Video Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Pentax K-500
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 24/30.00 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 24/30.00/60.00 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min25 min
      Terminals Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Pentax K-500
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Pentax K-500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible *As of April, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via wireless optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Pentax K-500
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature22 to 72°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Pentax K-500
      Dimensions135 x 104 x 74 mm (5.31 x 4.09 x 2.91")130 x 97 x 71 mm (5.12 x 3.82 x 2.8")
      Weight (inc. batteries)820 g (1.81 lb / 28.92 oz)646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.9 x 5.1"8.2 x 7.7 x 5.1"
      Package Weight3.045 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Pentax K-500
      Battery PackD-LI904 x AA
      Battery Life800 shots710 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)      		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome Pentax K-500
      Self Timer 2 or 12 seconds
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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