Pentax K-3 vs Pentax K110D

Following is a extensive overview of the Pentax K-3 and Pentax K110D, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and K110D (6MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-3 was launched 8 years after the K110D which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the K-3 matches up versus the K110D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-3 & Pentax K110D. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 Gallery & Pentax K110D Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 features exterior measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the K-3 against the K110D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 and K110D is 59 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-3 and K110D.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax K-3 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger K-3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.