Pentax K-3 vs Sony W800

In this article, we are contrasting the Pentax K-3 versus Sony W800, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-3 (24MP) and the W800 (20MP) is very close but the K-3 (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-3 was released 2 months after the W800 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the K-3 grades vs the W800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-3 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-3 offers exterior 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 W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-3 versus Sony W800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the K-3 compared to the W800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 and W800 is 59 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-3 and W800.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-3 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-3 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively.