Pentax K-1 II vs Sony NEX-F3

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax K-1 II versus Sony NEX-F3, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and NEX-F3 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-1 II was announced 5 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the K-1 II grades vs the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 II enjoys physical measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-1 II versus Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the K-1 II and the NEX-F3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 II and NEX-F3 is 55 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 II and NEX-F3.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-1 II with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-1 II will provide you with more detail with its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer K-1 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.