Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax K-3

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax K-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and K-3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-2 iHS was launched 15 months earlier than the K-3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the XZ-2 iHS scores against the K-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Pentax K-3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has physical measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 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).

See the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax K-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the K-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and K-3 is 85 and 59 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and K-3.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XZ-2 iHS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-3 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged XZ-2 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.