Pentax K-1 II vs Sony HX350

Lets look more in depth at the Pentax K-1 II vs Sony HX350, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and HX350 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 II was released 15 months after the HX350 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the K-1 II matches up versus the HX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 II provides physical measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-1 II vs Sony HX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the K-1 II versus the HX350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 II and HX350 is 55 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 II and HX350.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-1 II featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax K-1 II will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern K-1 II is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.