Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax P80

Lets look more closely at the Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax P80, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and P80 (12MP) and the K-3 II (APS-C) and P80 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The K-3 II was announced 5 years after the P80 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the K-3 II scores versus the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-3 II & Pentax Optio P80. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 II Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-3 II enjoys outside 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) and the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-3 II vs the P80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 II and P80 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-3 II and P80.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-3 II with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-3 II will offer more detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger K-3 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.