Pentax K-1 II vs Sony HX20V

In this article, we are analyzing the Pentax K-1 II vs Sony HX20V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and HX20V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 II was brought out 5 years later than the HX20V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the K-1 II grades vs the HX20V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 II comes with outside dimensions 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 HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Pentax K-1 II vs Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the K-1 II against the HX20V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and HX20V is 55 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 II and HX20V.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-1 II because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-1 II will render extra detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger K-1 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.