Pentax K-50 vs Sony G3

The following is a extended analysis of the Pentax K-50 vs Sony G3, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the K-50 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) and the K-50 (APS-C) and G3 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The K-50 was brought out 4 years after the G3 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the K-50 grades against the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-50 has got outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the K-50 vs the G3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-50 and G3 is 63 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-50 and G3.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-50 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-50 will give greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer K-50 will have an edge in sensor innovation.