Pentax K-1 II vs Sony H200

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Pentax K-1 II and Sony H200, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and H200 (20MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and H200 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 II was manufactured 5 years later than the H200 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera 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 H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the K-1 II grades against the H200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 II features external dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-1 II and Sony H200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the K-1 II and the H200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 II and H200 is 55 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 II and H200.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-1 II featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will produce greater detail due to its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher K-1 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.