Pentax K-3 vs Sony WX500

Let's look more closely at the Pentax K-3 and Sony WX500, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the K-3 (APS-C) and WX500 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-3 was revealed 12 months prior to the WX500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the K-3 scores vs the WX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-3 comes with physical measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-3 and Sony WX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the K-3 versus the WX500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 and WX500 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-3 and WX500.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-3 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-3 will give you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged K-3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.