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Pentax K-1 II vs Sony QX10

Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Older Model is Pentax K-1
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Pentax K-1 II vs Sony QX10 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-1 II versus Sony QX10, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and QX10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-1 II was launched 4 years after the QX10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the K-1 II scores vs the QX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Sony QX10

 K-1 II QX10 
IntroducedFebruary 2018September 2013More modern by 55 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2""Bigger screen (+3.2")
Screen resolution1037k0kClearer screen (+1037k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Pentax K-1 II

 QX10 K-1 II 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax K-1 II and Sony QX10

 K-1 II QX10 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-1 II enjoys exterior dimensions 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 QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the K-1 II against the QX10.

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the K-1 II and QX10 is 55 and 96 respectively.

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 II and QX10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-1 II featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-1 II will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger K-1 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography highlights
Sony QX10 Portrait photography highlights
86
focusing manually
resolution is high (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
36
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-1 II as a Street photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Street photography camera
70
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
very good high ISO (819,200)
heavier than average in class (1,010g)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than average in class (105 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-1 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Sports photography camera
77
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.4 fps)
not so great battery power (670 per charge)
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Travel photography information
Sony QX10 Travel photography information
53
environment proof
resolution is high (36 megapixels)
not so great battery power (670 shots)
heavier than average in class (1,010g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average in class (105g)
comes with touch focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-1 II
Landscape photography with Sony QX10
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (819,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (670 per charge)
38
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen ( inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-1 II
Vlogging with Sony QX10
32
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (1,010 grams)
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average in class (105 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Pentax K-1 II vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 II and Sony QX10
 Pentax K-1 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax K-1 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Advanced DSLR Lens-style
Released 2018-02-22 2013-09-04
Physical type Mid-size SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip PRIME IV -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 7360 x 4912 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 819200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 33 -
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF4 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches -
Display resolution 1,037k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.4 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync None
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1010 gr (2.23 pounds) 105 gr (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 670 images 220 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI90 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at release $1,737 $250