Pentax K-3 II vs Sony WX10

In this article, we will be matching up the Pentax K-3 II and Sony WX10, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the K-3 II (APS-C) and WX10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The K-3 II was announced 4 years after the WX10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the K-3 II grades vs the WX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-3 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 II Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-3 II provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-3 II and Sony WX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the K-3 II against the WX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 II and WX10 is 59 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-3 II and WX10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-3 II using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-3 II will show more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger K-3 II should have an advantage in sensor tech.