Pentax K-3 vs Pentax K-5

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax K-3 and Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are offered by Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and K-5 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-3 was launched 3 years later than the K-5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the K-3 grades against the K-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-3 and Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-3 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-3 has outer dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-3 and Pentax K-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the K-3 vs the K-5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-3 and K-5 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-3 and K-5.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax K-3 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer K-3 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.