Pentax K-3 vs Sony TF1

Below, we are matching up the Pentax K-3 vs Sony TF1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the K-3 (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The K-3 was brought out 10 months after the TF1 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the K-3 scores vs the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-3 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 features outer dimensions 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 TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the K-3 against the TF1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 and TF1 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-3 and TF1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-3 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-3 will show extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer K-3 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.