Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A380

Below, we will be matching up the Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A380, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and A380 (14MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and A380 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 II was released 8 years later than the A380 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the K-1 II matches up vs the A380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-1 II has external 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) while the Sony A380 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the K-1 II against the A380.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and A380 is 55 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 II and A380.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-1 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will give greater detail as a result of its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern K-1 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.