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Pentax KF Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£620Sensor size:APS-CWeight:684 gBattery life (CIPA):410 shots

Pentax KF Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 80% of models
Score components

90%

6.5

Technical score

10%

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User score

▲Better than 80% of cameras
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

28%

7.6

Sensor & Image

25%

6.5

Photo Features

18%

5.4

Video & Audio

14%

6.9

Display & Design

8%

5.7

Battery & Power

7%

4.9

Connectivity & Storage

▲Better than 81% of cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £620

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Technical Specifications of camera Pentax KF

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components:

28%

7.6

Sensor & Image

25%

6.5

Photo Features

18%

5.4

Video & Audio

14%

6.9

Display & Design

8%

5.7

Battery & Power

7%

4.9

Connectivity & Storage

6.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Pentax KF has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

7.2

Price

6.7
Sensor size
APS-C
Sensor size
APS-C
▲ Better than 57% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as APS-C; it is larger than the sensor in 57.4% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 25.7% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
24.24 MP
Main camera megapixels
24.24 MP
▲ Better than 84% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 24.24 MP, which is higher than that of 83.9% of cameras and equal to that of 0.3% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
3.91 µm
Main camera pixel size
3.91 µm
▲ Better than 63% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 3.91 µm, which are larger than those in 62.8% of cameras and the same size as those in 2.8% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Base ISO
100
▼ Worse than 28% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100 which is higher than that of 19.9% of cameras and equal to that of 52.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 102400 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 102,400
★ Better than 97% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 102,400, which is higher than that of 97.5% of cameras and equal to that of 1.8% of cameras.
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Lens mount
Pentax KAF2
Built-in focus motor
yes
Built-in focus motor
yes
▲ Better than 89% of models
This camera has a built-in focus motor. 10.9% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
11
N. of focus points
11
▼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 11 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 60.4% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 6.5% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
yes
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
yes
▲ Better than 63% of models
This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.3% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
▲ Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1920 px
Max video resolution
1920 px
▲ Better than 29% of models
This camera supports 1920 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 28.7% of cameras and equal to that of 47.1% of cameras.
Video bitrate
28 Mbps
Video bitrate
28 Mbps
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 28 Mbps which is lower than that of 51.9% of cameras and equal to that of 8.7% of cameras.
approximate value
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
▼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
▼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
dslr
Weight
684 g
Weight
684 g
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 684 g which is heavier than 82.4% of cameras.
Width
125.5 mm
Width
125.5 mm
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 125.5 mm which is wider than 63.4% of cameras and equal to that of 0.1% of cameras.
Height
93 mm
Height
93 mm
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 93 mm which is taller than 71% of cameras and equal to that of 0.7% of cameras.
Thickness
74 mm
Thickness
74 mm
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 74 mm which is thicker than 67.5% of cameras and equal to that of 1% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
410 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
410 shots
▲ Better than 70% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 410 shots, which is longer than that of 70.4% of cameras and equal to that of 1.8% of cameras.
Battery capacity
1,050 mAh
Battery capacity
1,050 mAh
▼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 1,050 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 56.1% of cameras and equal to those in 3.6% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
▼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
▲ Better than 52% of models
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 47.8% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
▲ Better than 54% of models
This camera uses Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) which is newer than that of 54.2% of cameras and equal to that of 35.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
▼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
▼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Pentax KF vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • 96,000 ISO higher maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    102,400 ISO
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a higher maximum sensitivity than the average camera (102400 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    102,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Has microphone input
    Microphone input
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This camera has microphone input, the average camera does not.
  • Fully articulated screen
    Flip-out screen
    yes
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This camera has a fully articulated screen, the average camera does not.
  • Higher sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    24.24 MP
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This camera has a higher sensor resolution than the average camera (24.2 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    24.24 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • Sensor cleaning system
    Sensor cleaning system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This camera includes a sensor cleaning system, the average camera does not.
    Ultrasonic vibration cleaning.
  • Phase-detect AF in video
    Phase-detection autofocus (video)
    yes
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus in video, the average camera does not.
  • Fully articulated screen
    Flip-out screen
    yes
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This camera has a fully articulated screen, the average camera does not.
  • Better viewfinder type
    Viewfinder type
    optical
    ▲ Better than 49% of models
    This camera uses a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (optical vs none).
    Pentaprism optical viewfinder.
    optical vs none
  • 0.17 x more viewfinder magnification
    Viewfinder magnification
    0.95 x
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0.62 x – >1.07 x
    This camera has a higher viewfinder magnification than the average camera (1 x vs 0.78 x). The average camera has a viewfinder magnification of 0.78 x.
    0.95 x vs 0.78 x
  • 2 more customizable buttons
    Customizable button count
    2
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <0 – >7
    This camera has more customizable buttons than the average camera (2 vs 0). The average camera offers 0 customizable buttons.
    2 vs 0
  • 96,000 ISO higher maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    102,400 ISO
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a higher maximum sensitivity than the average camera (102400 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    102,400 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Higher sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    24.24 MP
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This camera has a higher sensor resolution than the average camera (24.2 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    24.24 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • Sensor cleaning system
    Sensor cleaning system
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This camera includes a sensor cleaning system, the average camera does not.
    Ultrasonic vibration cleaning.
  • 9 newer
    Release date
    2022
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is newer than the average camera (2022 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    November 2022
    2,022 vs 2,013
  • 0.57 µm larger sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    3.91 µm
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has larger sensor pixels than the average camera (3.9 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    3.91 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • In-body stabilization
    Sensor-shift stabilization
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This camera supports in-body stabilization, the average camera does not.
  • Phase-detect AF for photos
    Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus for photos, the average camera does not.
  • 1,170 s longer maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    1,200 s
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a longer maximum exposure than the average camera (1200 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    1,200 s vs 30 s
  • Built-in AF motor
    Built-in focus motor
    yes
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    This camera has a built-in focus motor, the average camera does not.
  • Lossless compressed RAW
    Lossless compressed RAW
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This camera supports lossless compressed RAW, while the average camera does not.
    Lossless RAW capture is supported.
  • Pixel shift shooting
    Pixel shift shot
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This camera supports pixel shift shooting, the average camera does not.
    High-resolution pixel-shift mode supported.
  • 0.5 stops more CIPA-rated stabilization
    Image stabilization rating (CIPA)
    4.5 stops
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <2.5 stops – >7.5 stops
    This camera offers more CIPA-rated stabilization than the average camera (4.5 stops vs 4 stops). The average camera reaches 4 stops.
    4.5 stops vs 4 stops
  • Has microphone input
    Microphone input
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This camera has microphone input, the average camera does not.
  • Phase-detect AF in video
    Phase-detection autofocus (video)
    yes
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This camera supports phase-detection autofocus in video, the average camera does not.
  • Built-in timelapse
    Timelapse function
    yes
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • Supports 24p cinema mode
    24p cinema mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    This camera supports 24p cinema mode, the average camera does not. 44% of cameras support this mode.
    Full HD only
  • 80 shots more shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    410 shots
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has longer battery life than the average camera (410 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    410 shots vs 330 shots
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
  • 289 g heavier
    Weight
    684 g
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (684 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    684 g vs 395 g
  • Worse low-light autofocus
    AF low-light sensitivity
    -3
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <-5 – >1
    This camera has a worse low-light AF sensitivity than the average camera (-3 EV vs -4 EV). The average camera reaches a low-light AF sensitivity of -4 EV.
    -3 vs -4
  • 12 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    11
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (11 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    11 vs 23
  • 19.1 mm taller body
    Height
    93 mm
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is taller than the average camera (93 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    93 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 93% less popular
    Pentax KF is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • 28 mm thicker
    Thickness
    74 mm
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thicker than the average camera (74 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    74 mm vs 46 mm
  • 2.14x more expensive
    Pentax KF is more expensive than the average camera (£620 vs £290).
    £620 vs £290
  • 5 min shorter recording time
    Max video recording time
    25 min
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <25 min – >60 min
    This camera records continuously for less time than the average camera (25 min vs 30 min). The average camera records for 30 min.
    25 min vs 30 min
  • 93% less popular
    Pentax KF is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • 2.14x more expensive
    Pentax KF is more expensive than the average camera (£620 vs £290).
    £620 vs £290
  • 289 g heavier
    Weight
    684 g
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (684 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    684 g vs 395 g
  • 19.1 mm taller body
    Height
    93 mm
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is taller than the average camera (93 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    93 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 28 mm thicker
    Thickness
    74 mm
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thicker than the average camera (74 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    74 mm vs 46 mm
  • 5.6 mm wider
    Width
    125.5 mm
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is wider than the average camera (125.5 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    125.5 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • Worse low-light autofocus
    AF low-light sensitivity
    -3
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <-5 – >1
    This camera has a worse low-light AF sensitivity than the average camera (-3 EV vs -4 EV). The average camera reaches a low-light AF sensitivity of -4 EV.
    -3 vs -4
  • 12 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    11
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (11 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    11 vs 23
  • 5 min shorter recording time
    Max video recording time
    25 min
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <25 min – >60 min
    This camera records continuously for less time than the average camera (25 min vs 30 min). The average camera records for 30 min.
    25 min vs 30 min
  • 2 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    28 Mbps
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (28 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    approximate value
    28 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • 70 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,050 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a lower battery capacity than the average camera (1050 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    1,050 mAh vs 1,120 mAh

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photoklub.com
16/01/2023
Summary of the review
Pentax KF: The "New" Entry-Level APS-C
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leclaireur.fnac.com
10/07/2024
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PENTAX KF Lab Test: a DSLR that blows hot and cold
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bestespiegelreflex.nl
12/03/2023
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Pentax KF DSLR: Review and Experiences
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Pentax KF

  • Rugged, weather-sealed, and dustproof construction for outdoor use
  • Excellent ergonomics with a deep, secure grip and intuitive button layout
  • High image quality from the 24MP APS-C sensor without an anti-aliasing filter
  • In-body image stabilization (IBIS) and Pixel Shift Resolution technology
  • Fully articulated, high-resolution LCD screen
  • Bright optical viewfinder with 100% field of view
  • Broad compatibility with legacy K-mount lenses

What we don't like about Pentax KF

  • Minimal hardware upgrades compared to its predecessor, the Pentax K-70
  • Dated 11-point autofocus system that struggles with fast-moving subjects
  • Limited video capabilities, restricted to 1080p without 4K support
  • Relatively short battery life compared to modern rivals
  • Slow and noisy autofocus performance when used with older screw-drive lenses
  • Inconveniently placed controls, such as the Live View/Trash button
  • Lack of internal battery charging via USB despite having a USB port

Verdict

The Pentax KF is a rugged, entry-level APS-C DSLR featuring a 24.24MP CMOS sensor and the PRIME MII imaging engine, capable of reaching a high sensitivity of ISO 102,400. Its primary characteristics include a weather-sealed body with 100 seals for dustproof and cold-resistant performance down to -10°C, a 100% field-of-view pentaprism viewfinder, and a 3.0-inch 1.04 million-dot vari-angle LCD. Main pros include in-body 'Shake Reduction' (IBIS) providing up to 4.5 stops of compensation, the 'Pixel Shift Resolution System' for enhanced detail, and a hybrid autofocus system that improves Live View performance. However, cons include a dated 11-point SAFOX X phase-detection AF system, video capabilities limited to 1080p with no 4K support, and the lack of a touchscreen or internal USB battery charging.

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