Pentax K-1 II vs Sony QX1

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 II provides external measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the K-1 II against the QX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and QX1 is 55 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 II and QX1.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-1 II using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-1 II will offer more detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger K-1 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.