Exciting rumors are circulating about the upcoming Pentax K1 Mark III, a potential successor to the popular Pentax K1 Mark II. Pentax fans have eagerly awaited updates to the full-frame DSLR lineup, and the K1 Mark III promises to deliver key improvements in performance, image quality, and overall handling.
One of the most anticipated upgrades is a new high-resolution full-frame sensor, rumored to be around 61 megapixels, offering enhanced image detail and dynamic range. This would position the K1 Mark III as a strong contender for landscape, portrait, and fine art photography, delivering stunning image quality even in low-light situations.
Another area of potential improvement is autofocus. The K1 Mark III is rumored to feature a faster and more accurate autofocus system, likely with enhanced subject tracking and performance in low light. As with previous models, the K1 Mark III is expected to retain Pentax’s rugged build quality. The camera body will likely be fully weather-sealed and freeze-proof, making it ideal for photographers who shoot in harsh environments.
Here are the leaked specifications of the upcoming DSLR.
Rumored Pentax K1 Mark III Specifications
- SAFOX 14 autofocus system
- New full-format sensor, again from Sony, 3 different sensors are installed in the prototypes, for the series I’m guessing the 61M BSI CMOS million pixel sensor
- Very fast fps
- 4K (and higher) video
- USB C 3.2 connection
- Joystick
- Touchscreen (thankfully can be switched off)
- New smart functions (including those that the K3 III doesn’t have yet)
- Bluetooth / WiFi
- New control software for the cell phone (with live view)
- GPS built-in
- Astrotracer built-in
- Key illumination
- Very solid workmanship, very good feel
- Of course, the optical viewfinder (but significant improvements in the information display)
- Production is scheduled to start in Vietnam in October
- LCD display with a slightly higher resolution than the K1 III
- The battery remains the same as in the K1 II, 645Z and other Pentax
- Two CF Express memory card slots
As you might familiar Ricoh usually makes the announcements in February. Now the successor to the Pentax K-1 Mark II is on the horizon. We expect another February announcement for the Pentax K-1 Mark III DSLR. So we might see the launch event at or prior to the CP+ 2025 Show.
While we await official confirmation from Pentax, these rumored specifications suggest that the K1 Mark III could be a worthy upgrade to one of the most beloved full-frame DSLRs on the market.
via PR
