Pentax K-3 II vs Sony WX5

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax K-3 II versus Sony WX5, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the K-3 II (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The K-3 II was released 4 years later than the WX5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the K-3 II scores versus the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-3 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-3 II Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 II comes with outer dimensions 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 WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-3 II versus Sony WX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the K-3 II versus the WX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-3 II and WX5 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-3 II and WX5.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-3 II because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-3 II will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher K-3 II should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.