Pentax K-3 III vs Pentax K10D

Here, we are comparing the Pentax K-3 III vs Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are produced by Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-3 III (26MP) and K10D (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-3 III was unveiled 14 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K-3 III matches up vs the K10D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-3 Mark III and Pentax K10D. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-3 III Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-3 III comes with outside measurements of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") along with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-3 III vs Pentax K10D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the K-3 III against the K10D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-3 III and K10D is 58 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-3 III and K10D.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax K-3 III to produce more detail having an extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern K-3 III will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.