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Pentax K-1 II vs Sony H300

Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
82
Overall
79
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony H300 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
  • Released February 2018
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-1
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Pentax K-1 II vs Sony H300 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Pentax K-1 II vs Sony H300, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and H300 (20MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and H300 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 II was unveiled 4 years later than the H300 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the K-1 II grades versus the H300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Sony H300

 K-1 II H300 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2014Fresher by 49 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Pentax K-1 II

 H300 K-1 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-1 II and Sony H300

 K-1 II H300 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account 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) whilst the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the K-1 II and the H300.

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-1 II and H300 is 55 and 63 respectively.

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 II and H300.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-1 II using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 II will provide you with extra detail having an extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger K-1 II will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography info
Sony H300 Portrait photography info
86
focusing manually
sensor resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
40
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Street photography details
Sony H300 Street photography details
70
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good ISO range (819,200)
heavier than competition (1,010 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Sports photography advice
Sony H300 Sports photography advice
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames per second)
low battery (670 per charge)
50
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Travel photography factors
Sony H300 Travel photography factors
53
weather proof
sensor resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
low battery (670 CIPA)
heavier than competition (1,010 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
56
better than average battery life (350 shots)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (590g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography features
Sony H300 Landscape photography features
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (819,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
low battery (670 shots)
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
better than average battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Vlogging info
Sony H300 Vlogging info
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (1,010g)
24
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (590 grams)
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Pentax K-1 II vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 II and Sony H300
 Pentax K-1 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K-1 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-02-22 2014-02-13
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip PRIME IV Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7360 x 4912 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 819200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 33 -
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF4 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3-5.9
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 4.4 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1010 grams (2.23 lb) 590 grams (1.30 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 670 photos 350 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Retail cost $1,737 $249