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Pentax K-3 vs Sony QX100

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73
Pentax K-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
51
Features
44
Overall
48

Pentax K-3 vs Sony QX100 Key Specs

Pentax K-3
(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
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-3 II
Sony QX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
  • Revealed September 2013
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Pentax K-3 vs Sony QX100 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-3 vs Sony QX100, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-3 (24MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively similar but the K-3 (APS-C) and QX100 (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-3 was manufactured 8 months later than the QX100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the K-3 matches up vs the QX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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