Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A99 II

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-1 II and Sony A99 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-1 II (36MP) and the A99 II (42MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The K-1 II was introduced 18 months later than the A99 II which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the K-1 II grades versus the A99 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Sony Alpha A99 II. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 II has got exterior dimensions 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 Sony A99 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-1 II and Sony A99 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the K-1 II versus the A99 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 II and A99 II is 55 and 57 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 II and A99 II.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony A99 II to deliver more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher K-1 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.