Pentax K-3 vs Sony ZV-1

Lets look closer at the Pentax K-3 versus Sony ZV-1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-3 (24MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly similar but the K-3 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-3 was revealed 7 years prior to the ZV-1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-3 scores vs the ZV-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-3 and Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-3 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 enjoys physical dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-3 versus Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-3 versus the ZV-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-3 and ZV-1 is 59 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-3 and ZV-1.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-3 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-3 will offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged K-3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.