Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-3 III

Below, we are analyzing the Canon 5D MIV versus Pentax K-3 III, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 5D MIV (30MP) and the K-3 III (26MP) is very comparable but the 5D MIV (Full frame) and K-3 III (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MIV was unveiled 5 years before the K-3 III which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the 5D MIV grades against the K-3 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Pentax K-3 Mark III. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MIV Gallery and Pentax K-3 III Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIV enjoys outside measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 III has measurements of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") having a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

See the Canon 5D MIV versus Pentax K-3 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 5D MIV vs the K-3 III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and K-3 III is 55 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and K-3 III.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIV using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will show extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged 5D MIV will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.