Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A560

Lets look more in depth at the Pentax K-1 II versus Sony A560, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and A560 (14MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and A560 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-1 II was unveiled 7 years after the A560 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the K-1 II grades vs the A560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 II provides exterior measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Sony A560 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-1 II versus Sony A560 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the K-1 II and the A560.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and A560 is 55 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 II and A560.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-1 II having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-1 II will provide you with more detail having an extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent K-1 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.