Pentax K-3 vs Sony A35

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax K-3 versus Sony A35, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and A35 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-3 was released 2 years later than the A35 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the K-3 grades against the A35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-3 and Sony SLT-A35. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-3 has physical 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) whilst the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the K-3 compared to the A35.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 and A35 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-3 and A35.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax K-3 to show more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern K-3 provides an edge in sensor technology.