Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax K-r

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax K-r, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and K-r (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-3 II was revealed 4 years after the K-r which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the K-3 II scores vs the K-r with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-3 II & Pentax K-r. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 II Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-3 II comes with exterior measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the K-3 II and the K-r.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 II and K-r is 59 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-3 II and K-r.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax K-3 II to provide greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher K-3 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.