Pentax K-5 II vs Sony NEX-C3

Lets look more in depth at the Pentax K-5 II vs Sony NEX-C3, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-5 II was brought out 22 months later than the NEX-C3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the K-5 II grades versus the NEX-C3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 II & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 II Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 II comes with exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-5 II vs Sony NEX-C3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the K-5 II compared to the NEX-C3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 II and NEX-C3 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 II and NEX-C3.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of images however you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern K-5 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.