Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-50

Below, we are reviewing the Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-50, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and K-50 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 II was introduced 4 years later than the K-50 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the K-1 II scores versus the K-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 II comes with outside measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-1 II and the K-50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 II and K-50 is 55 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 II and K-50.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-1 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will give you extra detail using its extra 20MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer K-1 II provides an advantage in sensor tech.