Pentax K-3 vs Sony RX1R

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax K-3 vs Sony RX1R, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-3 (24MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is pretty well matched but the K-3 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-3 was manufactured 10 months after the RX1R and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the K-3 matches up vs the RX1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 enjoys exterior measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the K-3 against the RX1R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-3 and RX1R is 59 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-3 and RX1R.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The K-3 features the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The more recent K-3 will have an edge in sensor technology.