Canon 80D vs Pentax K-3 III

Below, we are looking at the Canon 80D and Pentax K-3 III, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 80D (24MP) and the K-3 III (26MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 80D was manufactured 6 years prior to the K-3 III which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the 80D matches up vs the K-3 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 80D & Pentax K-3 Mark III. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 80D Gallery & Pentax K-3 III Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 80D comes with physical measurements of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst 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 consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 80D compared to the K-3 III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and K-3 III is 59 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 80D and K-3 III.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax K-3 III to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 80D will be behind in sensor innovation.