Pentax K-1 II vs Sony H50

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax K-1 II versus Sony H50, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and H50 (9MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and H50 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The K-1 II was revealed 9 years after the H50 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the K-1 II scores against the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 II provides 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) and the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") along with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-1 II versus Sony H50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the K-1 II versus the H50.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the K-1 II and H50 is 55 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 II and H50.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 II using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 II will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 27MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher K-1 II provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.