Pentax K-3 II vs Sony RX10 II

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax K-3 II vs Sony RX10 II, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-3 II (24MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is relatively comparable but the K-3 II (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") offer different sensor sizing.

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The K-3 II was released within a month of the RX10 II and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the K-3 II scores vs the RX10 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-3 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 II Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 II enjoys exterior measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony RX10 II has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-3 II vs Sony RX10 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the K-3 II vs the RX10 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 II and RX10 II is 59 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-3 II and RX10 II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-3 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-3 II will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.