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Pentax K-3 vs Pentax K-3 Mark II

Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.

Pentax

Pentax K-3

Pentax K-3 · 2013
Lowest now
$310
MSRP
$1,299
-76% vs MSRP
Prices are rising

Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 123.0% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $139, $171 below today. Currently 24% of the $1,299 MSRP.

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Pentax

Pentax K-3 Mark II

Pentax K-3 · 2015
Lowest now
$575
MSRP
$1,099
-48% vs MSRP
Near the 90-day low

Close to the 90-day low. Within $25 of the 90-day low of $550. 52% of the $1,099 MSRP. Prices are down 16.5% over the last 30 days.

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Quick answers

Which is cheaper used, the Pentax K-3 or the Pentax K-3 Mark II?
The Pentax K-3 is cheaper used: $310 against $575 for the Pentax K-3 Mark II, a gap of $265 (86%) as of 2026-11-04.
How much more does the newer Pentax K-3 Mark II cost used?
$265 more. The Pentax K-3 Mark II (2015) starts at $575 used and the Pentax K-3 (2013) at $310 as of 2026-11-04.
What share of its launch price does a used Pentax K-3 cost?
About 24%: $310 used against a $1,299 launch price as of 2026-11-04.

Specs side by side

Pentax K-3 Pentax K-3 Mark II
Brand PentaxPentax
Family Pentax K-3Pentax K-3
Category bodybody
Body type DSLRDSLR
Mount Pentax KPentax K
Sensor APS-CAPS-C
Sensor family ——
Megapixels 24.35 MP24.35 MP
Autofocus ——
IBIS Sensor-shiftSensor-shift
Weather sealed YesYes
Max video ——
Max native ISO ——
Body weight ——
Dimensions ——
Body material ——
Released 2013-10-072015-04-22
Discontinued ——
Status discontinueddiscontinued
MSRP $1,299$1,099
Current low $310$575
vs MSRP -76%-48%

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