Pentax K-3 vs Sony TX55

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-3 vs Sony TX55, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the K-3 (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-3 was released 2 years after the TX55 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the K-3 scores vs the TX55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-3 has got external 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 TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-3 vs Sony TX55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the K-3 versus the TX55.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-3 and TX55 is 59 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-3 and TX55.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-3 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax K-3 will show more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern K-3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.