Pentax K-1 vs Sony G3

The following is a extensive review of the Pentax K-1 versus Sony G3, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and G3 (10MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and G3 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The K-1 was launched 7 years after the G3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the K-1 grades against the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 offers outer dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-1 versus Sony G3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-1 and the G3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and G3 is 55 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 and G3.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax K-1 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher K-1 should have a benefit in sensor tech.