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Pentax K-1 II vs Sony QX1

Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
82
Overall
79
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Old Model is Pentax K-1
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Pentax K-1 II vs Sony QX1 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Pentax K-1 II vs Sony QX1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and QX1 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-1 II was announced 3 years later than the QX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the K-1 II scores against the QX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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