Canon 5DS R vs Pentax K-3 II

Lets examine more closely at the Canon 5DS R versus Pentax K-3 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 5DS R (51MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the 5DS R (Full frame) and K-3 II (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The 5DS R was launched 2 months before the K-3 II and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 5DS R grades vs the K-3 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5DS R and Pentax K-3 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS R Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 5DS R enjoys physical dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 II has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 5DS R vs the K-3 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5DS R and K-3 II is 55 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS R and K-3 II.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 5DS R featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 5DS R will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.