Pentax K-30 vs Sony G3

The following is a detailed analysis of the Pentax K-30 vs Sony G3, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-30 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) and the K-30 (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The K-30 was revealed 3 years after the G3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the K-30 grades against the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-30 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-30 enjoys outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the K-30 vs the G3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-30 and G3 is 63 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-30 and G3.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-30 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-30 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent K-30 provides a benefit in sensor technology.