Pentax K-1 II vs Sony H400

Here is a in-depth overview of the Pentax K-1 II and Sony H400, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and H400 (20MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and H400 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 II was released 4 years later than the H400 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the K-1 II matches up against the H400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 II has got outer dimensions 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 H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-1 II and Sony H400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the K-1 II and the H400.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 II and H400 is 55 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 II and H400.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-1 II due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 16MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent K-1 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.