Pentax K-3 II vs Sony HX10V

In this article, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-3 II versus Sony HX10V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the K-3 II (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The K-3 II was revealed 3 years after the HX10V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the K-3 II grades versus the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-3 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-3 II Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 II provides physical dimensions 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 HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-3 II versus Sony HX10V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the K-3 II versus the HX10V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 II and HX10V is 59 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 II and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-3 II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-3 II will render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer K-3 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.