Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K-3 III

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon 5D MIII versus Pentax K-3 III, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 5D MIII (22MP) and the K-3 III (26MP) is relatively well matched but the 5D MIII (Full frame) and K-3 III (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MIII was manufactured 9 years before the K-3 III which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 5D MIII grades against the K-3 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark III & Pentax K-3 Mark III. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 5D MIII Gallery & Pentax K-3 III Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 5D MIII offers exterior dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 III has proportions of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 5D MIII versus the K-3 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIII and K-3 III is 55 and 58 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIII and K-3 III.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MIII due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-3 III will give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 5D MIII is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.