Pentax K-3 vs Epson R-D1

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-3 Epson R-D1
      BrandPentaxEpson
      ModelK-3R-D1
      Successor ModelPentax K-3 Mark II Epson R-D1x
      MSRP$1299 / £1099 body only, $1699 / £1449 with 18-135 WR lens, $1599 / £1399 for limited edition silver body
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-3 Epson R-D1
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.7 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels24.71 Megapixel6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels23.35 Megapixel6 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200200 - 1,600
      Photo Pentax K-3 Epson R-D1
      ProcessorPRIME III
      Max Image Resolution6016 x 40003008 x 2000
      Other Resolutions4608 x 3072, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 10802240 x 1488
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsBest, better, goodUnknown
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Pentax K-3 Epson R-D1
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Continuous
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points27
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points25
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax K-3 Epson R-D1
      Lens MountPentax KAF2Leica M
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-3 Epson R-D1
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"2.0"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dot235k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-3 Epson R-D1
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (rangefinder)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Pentax K-3 Epson R-D1
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec1 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.3 fps
      Flash Pentax K-3 Epson R-D1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      off
      red-eye
      slow sync
      slow sync + red-eye
      trailing curtain sync
      high speed
      wireless
      manual
      Unknown
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal, Wireless
      Exposure Pentax K-3 Epson R-D1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Pentax K-3 Epson R-D1
      DxO Low Light ISO1216
      DxO Color Depth23.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.4
      DxO Overall Score80
      Video Pentax K-3 Epson R-D1
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax K-3 Epson R-D1
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-3 Epson R-D1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Optional
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Pentax K-3 Epson R-D1
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Physical Pentax K-3 Epson R-D1
      Dimensions131 x 100 x 77 mm (5.16 x 3.94 x 3.03")142 x 89 x 40 mm (5.59 x 3.5 x 1.57")
      Weight (inc. batteries)800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.4 x 3.7"
      Package Weight3.1 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K-3 Epson R-D1
      Battery PackD-LI90
      Battery Life560 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD
      Other Pentax K-3 Epson R-D1
      Self Timer 2 or 12 seconds
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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