Pentax K-5 vs Sony NEX-3

Here is a in depth overview of the Pentax K-5 versus Sony NEX-3, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-5 was brought out 7 months later than the NEX-3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the K-5 grades vs the NEX-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-5 Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 has external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the K-5 versus the NEX-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 and NEX-3 is 60 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 and NEX-3.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax K-5 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher K-5 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.