Pentax K-3 II vs Sony A35

Here is a in depth assessment of the Pentax K-3 II vs Sony A35, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and A35 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-3 II was introduced 3 years later than the A35 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the K-3 II scores vs the A35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-3 II and Sony SLT-A35. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-3 II Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-3 II has got outside dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-3 II vs Sony A35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the K-3 II vs the A35.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 II and A35 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-3 II and A35.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax K-3 II to provide you with greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer K-3 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.