Pentax K-3 II vs Sony A6500

Below, we will be looking at the Pentax K-3 II vs Sony A6500, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-3 II (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-3 II was introduced 17 months prior to the A6500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the K-3 II matches up vs the A6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-3 II and Sony Alpha a6500. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-3 II Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-3 II offers 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) while the Sony A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-3 II vs Sony A6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the K-3 II vs the A6500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the K-3 II and A6500 is 59 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-3 II and A6500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files but you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged K-3 II is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.