Pentax K-3 II vs Sony H300

Let's examine more in depth at the Pentax K-3 II vs Sony H300, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-3 II (24MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty close but the K-3 II (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The K-3 II was manufactured 15 months later than the H300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the K-3 II scores against the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-3 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 II Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 II offers physical dimensions 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 Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-3 II vs Sony H300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the K-3 II vs the H300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 II and H300 is 59 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 II and H300.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-3 II featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-3 II will result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer K-3 II is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.