Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax E90

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Pentax K-1 II versus Pentax E90, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and E90 (10MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and E90 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-1 II was announced 8 years after the E90 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the K-1 II scores versus the E90 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 & Pentax Optio E90. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 II provides outer measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-1 II versus Pentax E90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the K-1 II compared to the E90.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 II and E90 is 55 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 II and E90.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 II having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-1 II will resolve extra detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern K-1 II is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.