Pentax KP vs Sony RX10 III

Let's look a little more in depth at the Pentax KP versus Sony RX10 III, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the KP (24MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is very comparable but the KP (APS-C) and RX10 III (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The KP was revealed 11 months after the RX10 III which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the KP scores vs the RX10 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax KP & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The full galleries are available at Pentax KP Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax KP provides outside measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the KP and the RX10 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the KP and RX10 III is 61 and 53 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the KP and RX10 III.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The KP having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax KP will produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern KP is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.