Canon G5 X vs Pentax K-3

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon G5 X vs Pentax K-3, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the G5 X (20MP) and the K-3 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the G5 X (1") and K-3 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The G5 X was manufactured 18 months later than the K-3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G5 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G5 X matches up against the K-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G5 X & Pentax K-3. The entire galleries are available at Canon G5 X Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G5 X enjoys exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 44mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.7") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Canon G5 X vs Pentax K-3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G5 X compared to the K-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G5 X and K-3 is 85 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X and K-3.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G5 X because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-3 will show more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent G5 X should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.