Canon 90D vs Pentax K-3 III

Lets look more in depth at the Canon 90D versus Pentax K-3 III, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and K-3 III (26MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 90D was revealed 19 months before the K-3 III making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 90D grades versus the K-3 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 90D and Pentax K-3 Mark III. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 90D Gallery and Pentax K-3 III Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D offers outside dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 III has measurements of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") and a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

Check out the Canon 90D versus Pentax K-3 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 90D against the K-3 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and K-3 III is 60 and 58 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 90D and K-3 III.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon 90D to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older 90D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.