Pentax K-3 II vs Sony A58

Its time to take a closer look at the Pentax K-3 II vs Sony A58, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-3 II (24MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-3 II was revealed 18 months later than the A58 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the K-3 II grades versus the A58 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-3 II and Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-3 II Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 II comes with exterior measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-3 II vs Sony A58 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the K-3 II versus the A58.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 II and A58 is 59 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-3 II and A58.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax K-3 II to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger K-3 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.