Nikon S02 vs Pentax K-3 II

The following is a in depth review of the Nikon S02 versus Pentax K-3 II, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S02 (13MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the S02 (1/3") and K-3 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The S02 was brought out 19 months before the K-3 II which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S02 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S02 grades vs the K-3 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S02 and Pentax K-3 II. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S02 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S02 has outside dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 II has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check the Nikon S02 versus Pentax K-3 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S02 and the K-3 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S02 and K-3 II is 97 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S02 and K-3 II.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S02 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-3 II will produce extra detail having its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S02 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.