Pentax K-1 II vs Sony HX7V

Lets look more closely at the Pentax K-1 II and Sony HX7V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and HX7V (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The K-1 II was manufactured 6 years after the HX7V which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-1 II matches up vs the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 II provides outside 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 HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-1 II and Sony HX7V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the K-1 II versus the HX7V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and HX7V is 55 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 II and HX7V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-1 II will offer you greater detail due to its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern K-1 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.