Pentax K-3 vs Sony NEX-5R

Following is a in depth analysis of the Pentax K-3 vs Sony NEX-5R, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The K-3 was revealed 20 months after the NEX-5R making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the K-3 scores against the NEX-5R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-3 features exterior dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the K-3 vs the NEX-5R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-3 and NEX-5R is 59 and 89 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 and NEX-5R.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax K-3 to produce more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher K-3 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.