Pentax K-1 II vs Sony G3

Its time to take a closer look at the Pentax K-1 II and Sony G3, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and G3 (10MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and G3 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 II was unveiled 9 years after the G3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the K-1 II matches up against the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-1 II provides external dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-1 II and Sony G3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the K-1 II compared to the G3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 II and G3 is 55 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 II and G3.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-1 II having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will resolve greater detail having an extra 26MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer K-1 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.