Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A330

Here, we are reviewing the Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A330, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and A330 (10MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and A330 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 II was announced 8 years later than the A330 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-1 II scores versus the A330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 II has external measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Sony A330 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the K-1 II compared to the A330.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 II and A330 is 55 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 II and A330.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-1 II using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will provide extra detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern K-1 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.