Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax K-S1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both created by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-3 II (24MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-3 II was introduced 8 months after the K-S1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the K-3 II matches up against the K-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-3 II and Pentax K-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 II Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-3 II has outside dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax K-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the K-3 II compared to the K-S1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 II and K-S1 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-3 II and K-S1.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax K-3 II to offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The younger K-3 II should have an edge in sensor tech.