Pentax K-3 II vs Sony H200

Here is a in depth review of the Pentax K-3 II versus Sony H200, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-3 II (24MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the K-3 II (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-3 II was unveiled 2 years later than the H200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera 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 Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the K-3 II scores against the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-3 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-3 II Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-3 II features physical measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-3 II versus Sony H200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the K-3 II vs the H200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 II and H200 is 59 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-3 II and H200.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-3 II with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-3 II will produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer K-3 II will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.