Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs

On this page, we are reviewing the Pentax K-3 II versus Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both created by Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-3 II was announced 23 months later than the K-5 IIs making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the K-3 II grades vs the K-5 IIs in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-3 II & Pentax K-5 IIs. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-3 II Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-3 II has got exterior dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the K-3 II compared to the K-5 IIs.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 II and K-5 IIs is 59 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 II and K-5 IIs.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax K-3 II to offer greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger K-3 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.