Pentax K-3 vs Sony HX350

Below, we will be matching up the Pentax K-3 versus Sony HX350, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-3 (24MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty similar but the K-3 (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-3 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the HX350 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the K-3 grades against the HX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-3 provides exterior dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-3 versus Sony HX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the K-3 compared to the HX350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 and HX350 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 and HX350.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-3 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-3 will offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older K-3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.