Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A7c

Following is a extended analysis of the Pentax K-1 II versus Sony A7c, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and A7c (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The K-1 II was brought out 3 years before the A7c which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the K-1 II matches up vs the A7c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Sony Alpha A7c. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 II provides external measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Sony A7c has measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the K-1 II versus the A7c.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 II and A7c is 55 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 II and A7c.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax K-1 II to give you extra detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged K-1 II is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.