Pentax K-3 vs Sony QX10

Here, we are matching up the Pentax K-3 vs Sony QX10, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the K-3 (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-3 was unveiled 8 months later than the QX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the K-3 scores against the QX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-3 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account 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") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has specifications of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-3 vs Sony QX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the K-3 and the QX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 and QX10 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-3 and QX10.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-3 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-3 will give greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger K-3 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.