Detailed comparison and review of Leica TL2 and Pentax K-3 Mark III. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Leica TL2 | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 4K - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording |
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Lens Included | Body only | Body only |
Height | 6.9 cm | 10.35 cm |
Width | 13.4 cm | 13.45 cm |
Depth | 3.3 cm | 7.35 cm |
Weight | 355 g | 735 g |
Weight Details | Camera body only: 355 g Camera with battery: 399 g |
Camera body only: 735 g Camera with battery and memory card: 820 g |
Body Material | Aluminium alloy | Magnesium alloy |
Enclosure Colour | Anodized silver | Black | Silver |
Protection | - | Weatherproof, dust-resistant |
Navigation | - | GPS receiver |
SENSOR | Leica TL2 | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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Sensor Resolution | 24.0 Megapixel | 25.73 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 24,960,000 pixels | 26,780,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 24,320,000 pixels | 25,730,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.6 x 15.7 mm) | APS-C (23.3 x 15.5 mm) |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | 30 fps | 30 fps |
Sensor Features | - | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), anti-aliasing simulator function |
Image Stabiliser | - | Optical SR II (5-axis image sensor shift mechanism) |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | - | Yes |
Sensors | - | Digital level metre |
LENS | Leica TL2 | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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Lens Mounting Type | Leica L | Pentax K |
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FOCUSING | Leica TL2 | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | - | 101 |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Touch Area AF | Auto-area AF, Zone AF, Expanded area AF |
Face Detection | Face-priority AF function | Yes |
VIEWFINDER | Leica TL2 | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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Viewfinder Type | - | Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism |
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Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | - | 100% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | - | 1.05x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | - | -4 to +1 |
Features | - | Auto eye sensor |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Leica TL2 | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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ISO (Max) | 50000 | 1600000 |
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Native ISO | 100-50000 | - |
Light Sensitivity | ISO auto, ISO 100-50000 | ISO auto, ISO 100-1600000 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot, highlight-weighted |
Exposure Modes | Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, ISO priority, shutter & aperture priority |
Bracketing Modes | - | Depth of field bracketing, motion bracketing |
Special Effects | - | Soft, Slim, fisheye, natural, bright, Vibrant, monochrome, Muted, Flat, landscape, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Colour Extract, Toy camera, High contrast, Colour Invert, Bleach Bypass, Radiant, Reversal Film, Shading, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Unicolour Bold, Colour replace, Grainy Monochrome |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Cloudy, Flash, daylight, halogen, shade | Cloudy, tungsten light, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white), Color Temperature Enhancement (CTE), fluorescent light (daylight white) |
Shutter Type | Mechanical, electronic | Electronic, mechanical electronically-controlled |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 3 steps in 1/3 EV step | - |
X-sync Speed | 1/180 sec | 1/200sec |
Exposure Range | - | EV -3-20 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Leica TL2 | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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Type | 3.7" LCD display | 3.2" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
Display Format | 854 x 480 | 1,620,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
Display Features | - | Colour control, contrast control, display brightness control, night vision LCD display |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Leica TL2 | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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Digital Video Format | - | H.264, MOV |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, DNG (RAW) + JPEG | JPEG, DNG (RAW), PEF (RAW) |
Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Stereo |
Microphone Features | - | Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control |
MEMORY | Leica TL2 | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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Internal Storage | 32 GB flash | - |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | Dual SD card |
Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card |
Memory Card Included | No | No |
Image Storage | DNG (RAW) 6016 x 4014 JPEG 6000 x 4000 JPEG 4272 x 2856 JPEG 3024 x 2016 |
RAW 6192 x 4128 JPEG 6192 x 4128 JPEG 4752 x 3168 JPEG 3648 x 2432 JPEG 1920 x 1280 |
Video Capture | H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 120 fps |
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 24 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Leica TL2 | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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Battery Type | Leica BP-DC13 Lithium Ion | Pentax D-Li90 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Leica BP-DC13 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 985 mAh (included) | Pentax D-Li90 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 250 shots | Photo shooting - 800 shots Playback - 250 minutes |
CONNECTIONS | Leica TL2 | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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Interface | HDMI, USB 3.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n | HDMI, USB-C, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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Connectivity Features | - | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view, Wireless Image Transfer |
Print Standard | - | Exif Print support |
Computer Connectivity | - | Mac, Windows |
Tripod Mount Connection Point | 1/4" socket | - |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe, PC terminal |
Connector Type | USB 3.0 HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB Type-C) HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Remote control (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm) |
FEATURES | Leica TL2 | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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Self-Timer Delay | 2sec, 12sec | 2sec, 12sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 20 frames per second, 7 frames per second | 2.5 frames per second, 12 frames per second, 7 frames per second |
HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode |
Additional Features | - | Audio recording, date/time stamp, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, interval shooting mode, in-camera film editing, in-camera RAW processing, peripheral illumination correction, horizon correction, NR Slow Shutter, High ISO NR, Lens Distortion Correction, primary colour filter, Automatic composition correction function, colour moire correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, diffraction correction, Pixel Shift Resolution technology, colour fringe correction, multiple exposure capture, GPS stamp, D-range correction |
OTHERS | Leica TL2 | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
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Included Accessories | Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, USB cable | Eyepiece cover, carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, USB cable, eyecup, shoe cap, sync terminal cover |
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Software | - | Digital Camera Utility 5 |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | -10 °C |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |