Pentax K-3 II vs Sony HX20V

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Pentax K-3 II versus Sony HX20V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the K-3 II (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The K-3 II was released 2 years after the HX20V which is quite a serious gap as far as technology 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 HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the K-3 II scores vs the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-3 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-3 II Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-3 II enjoys physical dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-3 II versus Sony HX20V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-3 II compared to the HX20V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 II and HX20V is 59 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 II and HX20V.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-3 II because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-3 II will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern K-3 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.