Pentax K-3 vs Pentax K-S1

Following is a thorough review of the Pentax K-3 versus Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both created by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-3 (24MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-3 was revealed 4 months before the K-S1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the K-3 scores against the K-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-3 & Pentax K-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-3 enjoys external measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S1 has specifications of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-3 versus Pentax K-S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the K-3 vs the K-S1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 and K-S1 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-3 and K-S1.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax K-3 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.