Pentax K-1 II vs Sony HX300

Let's examine more closely at the Pentax K-1 II and Sony HX300, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and HX300 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 II was released 5 years later than the HX300 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the K-1 II scores versus the HX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 II provides exterior measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the K-1 II compared to the HX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 II and HX300 is 55 and 63 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 II and HX300.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-1 II because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 II will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent K-1 II should have an edge in sensor technology.