Pentax K-1 II vs Sony NEX-3

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax K-1 II versus Sony NEX-3, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and NEX-3 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 II was launched 7 years after the NEX-3 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the K-1 II grades vs the NEX-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 II offers exterior dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-1 II versus Sony NEX-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the K-1 II versus the NEX-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 II and NEX-3 is 55 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 II and NEX-3.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-1 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-1 II will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 22MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger K-1 II provides an edge in sensor tech.