Pentax K-3 vs Sony NEX-5N

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax K-3 versus Sony NEX-5N, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-3 was unveiled 2 years after the NEX-5N which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the K-3 scores vs the NEX-5N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-3 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-3 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-3 provides exterior dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Pentax K-3 versus Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the K-3 compared to the NEX-5N.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 and NEX-5N is 59 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 and NEX-5N.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax K-3 to give extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer K-3 provides a benefit in sensor tech.