Pentax K-3 vs Sony G3
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Pentax K-3 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Announced April 2014
- Updated by Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
Pentax K-3 vs Sony G3 Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Pentax K-3 and Sony G3, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and G3 (10MP) and the K-3 (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe K-3 was launched 5 years after the G3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the K-3 matches up versus the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax K-3 vs Sony G3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-3 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Sony G3
K-3 | G3 | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | January 2009 | Newer by 64 months | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 921k | Crisper display (+116k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Pentax K-3
G3 | K-3 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3.2" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax K-3 and Sony G3
K-3 | G3 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Pentax K-3 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-3 comes with outside 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) whilst the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax K-3 and Sony G3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the K-3 vs the G3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 and G3 is 59 and 94 respectively.
Pentax K-3 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 and G3.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-3 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-3 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent K-3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax K-3 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Pentax K-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K-3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2014-04-10 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 27 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-10.0 |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800 gr (1.76 lb) | 185 gr (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1216 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 560 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI90 | - |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Launch price | $639 | $200 |