Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-x

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax K-x, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and K-x (12MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and K-x (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 II was launched 8 years after the K-x which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the K-1 II matches up versus the K-x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 II has got external 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) and the Pentax K-x has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

See the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax K-x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the K-1 II compared to the K-x.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 II and K-x is 55 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 II and K-x.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will render extra detail utilizing its extra 24MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent K-1 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.