Pentax K-70 vs Sony NEX-F3

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-70 and Sony NEX-F3, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-70 was released 3 years after the NEX-F3 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the K-70 matches up versus the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-70 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-70 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-70 features exterior measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-70 and Sony NEX-F3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the K-70 compared to the NEX-F3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-70 and NEX-F3 is 62 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-70 and NEX-F3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax K-70 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent K-70 will have an advantage in sensor tech.