Canon 5DS vs Pentax K-3

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon 5DS versus Pentax K-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 5DS (51MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the 5DS (Full frame) and K-3 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The 5DS was introduced 11 months later than the K-3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 5DS scores vs the K-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5DS and Pentax K-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 5DS Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 5DS offers outer dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 has sizing 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 5DS versus the K-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 5DS and K-3 is 55 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5DS and K-3.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5DS using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon 5DS will give you more detail using its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger 5DS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.