The Pentax KP is an ultra-compact and highly portable DSLR that replaces the K-3II. The compact body is packed with state-of-the-art technologies, including a high performance optical viewfinder, a new, highly sensitive APS-C CMOS sensor that has 24.3 effective megapixels and a top sensitivity of ISO 819200 that’s optimized for extreme low light conditions, and is also the first APS-C camera to incorporate shake reduction II (SR II).
The compact body of the Pentax KP is also tough enough to withstand a beating as well. Designed to facilitate capturing outstanding images in the most demanding conditions, the Pentax KP can withstand extreme weather conditions like rain, snow, and freezing temperatures thanks to its dustproof and weather-sealed rugged exterior. A tough and slim DSLR for casual photographers and professionals alike, the Pentax KP is a dependable workhorse regardless of time, location, or weather condition.