Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax W90

Here, we are looking at the Pentax K-1 II versus Pentax W90, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and W90 (12MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and W90 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 II was introduced 8 years after the W90 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-1 II scores against the W90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Pentax Optio W90. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 II offers physical 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) whilst the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-1 II versus Pentax W90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the K-1 II versus the W90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 II and W90 is 55 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 II and W90.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-1 II with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-1 II will resolve greater detail using its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger K-1 II should have an advantage in sensor technology.