Pentax K-3 II vs Sony A65

On this page, we are looking at the Pentax K-3 II versus Sony A65, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-3 II (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The K-3 II was introduced 3 years after the A65 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the K-3 II matches up vs the A65 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-3 II and Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 II Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 II has got external dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-3 II versus Sony A65 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the K-3 II against the A65.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-3 II and A65 is 59 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 II and A65.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher K-3 II provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.